[Masala Dosa]

Originally Posted by puhrince

yeah I just read that - its plain silly but I don't care anymore..anyways how u doing? where are u now? I am happy I made the move here to Toronto - enjoying it every bit.

Hi
The EB3 priority dates are current for me. I have decided to attend Said(Oxford).
Cheers mate

[sgmat]

Hey Guys Which Bill R U Talking About Is It The H 1 Visa Bill Or What...

[puhrince]

mine are current too but since I am out of US right now, I have to go thro the consular processing route.

Originally Posted by Masala Dosa

Hi
The EB3 priority dates are current for me. I have decided to attend Said(Oxford).
Cheers mate

[puhrince]

that as well as green card bills.

Originally Posted by sgmat

Hey Guys Which Bill R U Talking About Is It The H 1 Visa Bill Or What...

[kgkid]

Well this bill + the current scenario with H1 + other factors....
I am not going to Duke anymore....this year.

enough of this US immigration bull$hit. I have had enuf after 3.5 years in the U.S. I am not going to waste my young age over this crap anymore.
There are several indians I have spoken to in the top schools who are now in a quandary. Many may have to go back next year after OPT...

puhrince....could you send me your email...i am thinking of European or Candian schools next year...

[itsrahul]

Originally Posted by kgkid

I am not going to Duke anymore....this year.

i am thinking of European or Candian schools next year...

Kgkid: This has really come as a surprise to me. I thought you were all set for Fuqua. Anyways, from what I have found out so far, there are problems with European b-schools as well, mostly in terms of the way recruitment happens. Would suggest you to do a thorough analysis and speak with current students before you make a crucial decision.

[puhrince]

kgkid, you are thinking and doing the right things - I made the mistake of stagnating in my job in US (was there for 6 years) bcos I had applied for the GC and waited forever..in hindsight, I shouldn't have let the GC decide my career - rather, one should move on - jobs are plenty worldwide and if you are mobile, thats even better...one can always come back to US if he/she so desires...you have your age on you, don't let it go waste.

yep - once I saw people in top 10 schools having problems, it didn't make sense for me to apply in the US.

you can email me at

Originally Posted by kgkid

Well this bill + the current scenario with H1 + other factors....
I am not going to Duke anymore....this year.

enough of this US immigration bull$hit. I have had enuf after 3.5 years in the U.S. I am not going to waste my young age over this crap anymore.
There are several indians I have spoken to in the top schools who are now in a quandary. Many may have to go back next year after OPT...

puhrince....could you send me your email...i am thinking of European or Candian schools next year...

[puhrince]

rahul - i don;t think that has to do with work permit problems is it? recruitment is a different matter but being able to work in the first place is a whole lot different - its no point being in the recruitment game if one can't qualify for it

Originally Posted by itsrahul

Kgkid: This has really come as a surprise to me. I thought you were all set for Fuqua. Anyways, from what I have found out so far, there are problems with European b-schools as well, mostly in terms of the way recruitment happens. Would suggest you to do a thorough analysis and speak with current students before you make a crucial decision.

[itsrahul]

Originally Posted by puhrince

rahul - i don;t think that has to do with work permit problems is it? recruitment is a different matter but being able to work in the first place is a whole lot different - its no point being in the recruitment game if one can't qualify for it

purhince: There are work permit related problems also. If a company based in Europe wants to employ a non EU person, it has to first make the job offer public for EU candidates, i.e. it has to prove that there isn't a EU candidate eligible for the job. This is a lengthy legal process and many mid/small size companies do not engage in it.

Second issue is the language problem. If you are not going to UK, you must learn the local language.

Also, you do not get as many recruitment opportunities on campus as you get in US (barring in some top schools like LBS/INSEAD etc).
I am going to HEC this year and whatever I have written above is based on my interactions with the current students.

[amitchau29]

how about this option:
Do am MBA in the US..the US mba will be acceptable in USA/Canada/Gulf..hopefully India and Europe too. the reason am saying US MBA as its globally the most acceptable.
Apply for Canadian PResidency while doing MBA in US. the US MBA works fine in canada. The canadian permanent Residency takes 2 yrs if u apply from USA. With the residency in place u dont have to worry about work permits etc.and is equivilant to a US green card in canada. So the MBA can take a year or 2 depending on which one u choose. Work on the OPT in the US for a year. OPT in US u get after studying in US. By then ur canadian PR will be through so move to lovely canada and live their. No need of US H1B visa or green card. Also once u get canadian citizenship after living in canada for 3 years..U can work in the US on a TN visa if u wish too...not H1 but its a nafta visa for canadians. I have heard canada is a lovely relaxed place with a good quality of life. u may not make obscene money but good standard of life. This is my plan after lot of thinking and researching...hope it makes sense for others. cheers.