u/Great-Skin-7501

hi i was admitted into davis but realized biology isn't what i wanted to do anymore i wanted to switch into chem eng or bme but dunno how hard it is at davis. Im pretty sure you have to finsih atelast one quarter but how is the difficulty since it's an impacted major.

I’m considering going to Canada for nursing and wanted some honest perspectives from people familiar with the nursing → PR pathway.

For context, I’m an Indian citizen currently living in the U.S. on H4 status, so immigration stability is a big factor for me. I already know PR is NOT guaranteed, policies can change, etc., so I’m not assuming anything is automatic 😭 I’m just realistically trying to weigh my options.

I also genuinely do like healthcare/nursing, so this isn’t just for immigration. I know bedside nursing is difficult and I’m taking the career itself seriously.

I was accepted to Western and McMaster, and I had a few questions:

• How realistic is the RN → work permit → PR pathway currently?
• Are nurses still generally in a good position for PR compared to other fields?
• How bad is the Ontario nursing job market actually right now? I’ve seen people talking about layoffs/budget cuts online.
• Are provinces like Saskatchewan/Alberta better for new grad nurses?
• If someone doesn’t get PR before their PGWP expires, what usually happens?

Would really appreciate honest advice from people who know the system or went through it themselves 😄

I’m considering going to Canada for nursing and wanted some honest perspectives from people familiar with the nursing → PR pathway.

For context, I’m an Indian citizen currently living in the U.S. on H4 status, so immigration stability is a big factor for me. I already know PR is NOT guaranteed, policies can change, etc., so I’m not assuming anything is automatic 😭 I’m just realistically trying to weigh my options.

I also genuinely do like healthcare/nursing, so this isn’t just for immigration. I know bedside nursing is difficult and I’m taking the career itself seriously.

I was accepted to Western and McMaster, and I had a few questions:

• How realistic is the RN → work permit → PR pathway currently?
• Are nurses still generally in a good position for PR compared to other fields?
• How bad is the Ontario nursing job market actually right now? I’ve seen people talking about layoffs/budget cuts online.
• Are provinces like Saskatchewan/Alberta better for new grad nurses?
• If someone doesn’t get PR before their PGWP expires, what usually happens?

Would really appreciate honest advice from people who know the system or went through it themselves 😄

I’m considering going to Canada for nursing and wanted some honest perspectives from people familiar with the nursing → PR pathway.

For context, I’m an Indian citizen currently living in the U.S. on H4 status, so immigration stability is a big factor for me. I already know PR is NOT guaranteed, policies can change, etc., so I’m not assuming anything is automatic 😭 I’m just realistically trying to weigh my options.

I also genuinely do like healthcare/nursing, so this isn’t just for immigration. I know bedside nursing is difficult and I’m taking the career itself seriously.

I was accepted to Western and McMaster, and I had a few questions:

• How realistic is the RN → work permit → PR pathway currently?
• Are nurses still generally in a good position for PR compared to other fields?
• How bad is the Ontario nursing job market actually right now? I’ve seen people talking about layoffs/budget cuts online.
• Are provinces like Saskatchewan/Alberta better for new grad nurses?
• If someone doesn’t get PR before their PGWP expires, what usually happens?

Would really appreciate honest advice from people who know the system or went through it themselves 😄

Hi, I’m a high school senior trying to decide between studying in the U.S. vs Canada and I’d really appreciate honest advice.

I’ve been accepted to UC Davis in California, but I’m also considering going to Canada (possibly for nursing or another healthcare-related path).

My situation:

• I’m currently on an H4 visa in the U.S.
• I’m worried about long-term job/visa stability in the U.S. (H1B uncertainty)
• Canada seems more stable for PR
• I don’t love coding, but I could push through if needed
• My biggest concern about Canada is being far from my parents and not being able to visit the U.S. easily

I keep going back and forth and can’t decide.

For people who chose either path:

• Do you regret your decision?
• How hard is it really to build a life in Canada as an international student?
• Is the U.S. path worth the visa uncertainty?

I’d really appreciate any honest experiences or advice. Thank you!

Hi, I’m a high school senior trying to decide between studying in the U.S. vs Canada and I’d really appreciate honest advice.

I’ve been accepted to UC Davis in California, but I’m also considering going to Canada (possibly for nursing).

My situation:

• I’m currently on an H4 visa in the U.S.
• I’m worried about long-term job/visa stability in the U.S. (H1B uncertainty)
• Canada seems more stable for jobs especially in nursing
• I don’t love coding, but I could push through if needed
• My biggest concern about Canada is being far from my parents and not being able to visit the U.S. easily

I keep going back and forth and can’t decide.

For people who chose either path:

• Do you regret your decision?
• How hard is it really to build a life in Canada as an international student?
• Is the U.S. path worth the visa uncertainty?

I’d really appreciate any honest experiences or advice. Thank you!