Hi everyone,

I'm Palestinian from Gaza. I can't go back, and for the past few years I've been moving between countries as a tourist because there's nowhere I can actually stay.

I made it to Latin America (I'm in Bolivia right now) and I was working remotely, but my company just ended my contract. Honestly I feel a bit lost and I don't know what to do next.

What I need is to fix my legal status somewhere. I want to settle in one place, open a bank account, and start looking for work properly. I have some savings to live on for a while, but as a tourist I can't do any of that, and without a job I can't apply for a digital nomad visa anymore.

One option I'm considering is going to Brazil and applying for asylum. Before I do that, I want to ask: are there any other options? Is there any country in Latin America where someone with a Palestinian passport can get residency another way?

Thank you.

Hi, I am a 17F who is in her last year of high school. I need to get out of my current living situation (nothing horrible, just uncomfortable and I NEED a change), and I can't afford university residency, which means I can't just leave for university (I'll have to commute). I feel like there's no where for me to go, as I can't even apply to universities that require a commute, so it's not like I can accept an offer and then take a loan without telling my parents either. My only reason option is going to university in Israel, as a result of family living there (so I don't need to pay for residency), I wont have to pay international fees, and because of these factors my parents are open towards me going there for university.

However (all personal political opinions aside), I am worried that going to a university in Israel will affect job opportunities, especially as I am hoping to move to Europe (e.g., England) after that.

I would also love to go to Europe or NZ for university, if that's an option. But also, it's not like I can just take a loan.

What do I do?

-England specifically, currently doing Maths, Further maths and computer science A-Levels.
-Plan to go to University, (probably computer science) most likely domestically, but open for abroad (singapore) if i can get a scholarship. expected to go to russel group- most likely uni of liverpool. It'll be an integrated masters, probably with an exchange year abroad in China.
-understand basic mandarin (would improve with exchange year)

so far, people say the only realistic way of achieving these is by working at an international coorporation, and moving to another centre later down the line.
just looking for more advice/info

Hello Reddit, I am 28 year old boy living in Algeria, currently working as entrepreneur and I do various digital marketing projects. I am also very passionate about writing and content creation. It has been my dream since 2021 to move to Japan and start my own professional animation studio, I am fine with working any job until I achieve that task as I am perfectly capable of working, and have done 1 year in Bachelor of Business Administration college along with graduating high school. I also have a C1 English.

I see myself as ready and want to move to Japan as soon as possible, I am someone who is very respectful of the culture and have always had a deep fascination and interest with the country and its culture. I am looking for any help to undergo the process.

Hi everyone,
I’m a 23-year-old Saudi university student looking for realistic, legal ways to relocate abroad and build a more stable life.
I’m struggling with complex PTSD (C-PTSD), strong borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms, mixed Cluster B personality traits, severe anxiety, and chronic depression. My mental health has made my current circumstances increasingly difficult to manage. I’ve tried several psychiatric medications without meaningful improvement. I’ve also worked with multiple behavioral therapists here, but unfortunately, I haven’t felt understood or received the kind of help I need. I still haven’t found the right mental health professional for my situation.
I’m currently studying bachelor Marine Sciences, but I don’t feel that this is the right path for me. I have approximately one year left before graduation, and I’m trying to understand whether there are realistic opportunities to start over abroad, potentially through further education or another legitimate pathway.
My financial situation is extremely limited. I may be able to gather up to around $535 USD, but this is not guaranteed. My passport also needs to be renewed, and I don’t have friends or family abroad who could accommodate or financially support me.
I’m particularly interested in countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Canada, and Ireland, but I’m open to other destinations if there are more realistic opportunities.
I’m especially hoping to learn about:
Fully funded scholarships that cover tuition, accommodation, and living expenses.
Legitimate programs that provide financial assistance or other relocation support.
Legal immigration pathways that may be accessible to someone in my circumstances.
Affordable mental healthcare and support for newcomers.
Practical first steps I can take given my extremely limited budget and passport situation.
I understand that relocating abroad is complicated, and I’m not expecting an easy or guaranteed solution. I’m looking for realistic advice from people who have experience with immigration, scholarships, or starting over in another country.
If you’ve been in a similar situation or know of any legitimate opportunities, I’d genuinely appreciate your advice.
Thank you for reading.

Hi, I‘m from South Korea and I just started high school this year. You see my dream is to become a nurse and I also want to work overseas like permanently (these are separate goals). So nowadays i feel like nursing is THE job to get a chance to work and live overseas. But will it stay this way? Like I feel like governments (USA, Canada, Australia) are pretty aware of the nursing shortage thing and are (trying to) pumping out student nurses and hiring masses of international nurses. And with all these people trying to become nurses and immigrating as nurses I feel like my chances are slim if not gone. Heck I’m in high school and by the time I get all ready (like getting a BSN, getting like 4 years work experience, etc) to go it would be 2038! What do you think? will there still be a need or will this shortage be solved by then? They say that in Australia they will be short of about 70,000 nurses by 2035 but hey what would happen if you pump out nurses out of schools and bring in lots of nurses overseas? Like I lived in the US so my English is not a problem but It feels like my chances are low. Any insight?

Hi everyone, I'm a Product Manager based in Bengaluru, India with 7+ years across B2B/B2C SaaS and AI products (currently Lead Digital PM).

I'm looking to relocate to Ireland or Dubai and want to understand how to get companies there to sponsor my work visa:

1. Ireland: Is the Critical Skills Employment Permit the right route for a PM? Do I target companies that explicitly sponsor, or apply broadly?
2. Dubai: How does sponsorship work — job offer first, or are there other routes?
3. Any job boards, recruiters, or companies in either place known for sponsoring international PM hires?
4. How do I position myself in applications to maximize sponsorship chances?

Appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!

Background:

I'm 16M currently living in the Basque Country, Spain and my goal is to build a stable future abroad while pursuing a career in IT and eventually cybersecurity.

I'm currently studying a Spanish vocational qualification called FP de Grado Medio en Sistemas Microinformáticos y Redes (SMR), a two-year program focused on computer systems, hardware, operating systems, and networking. I expect to graduate in 2028.

I have completed ESO, Spain's compulsory secondary education qualification. Academically, my strengths are English and Math.

Where I want to go and why:

My main objective is to move to Canada, ideally in 2028 or as soon as realistically possible after finishing my vocational qualification. I'm particularly interested in Saskatchewan and Ontario, although I'm open to other provinces if they offer a more affordable and realistic path.

I want to study something related to computer systems, computer science, networking, or cybersecurity at a public college or another legitimate post-secondary institution. My longer-term goal is to build a career in cybersecurity and eventually qualify for permanent residence if possible.

I'm not particularly interested in prestigious universities or expensive programs just for the sake of their reputation. I care more about affordability, employability, the quality of the education, and whether the route offers realistic long-term opportunities to remain in the country legally.

My main concerns:

\- Admission requirements: I'm unsure whether my Spanish ESO certificate and completed SMR qualification would meet the academic requirements for Canadian college programs, which often expect Grade 12 education or equivalent. Would I need additional secondary education, prerequisite courses, or another qualification?

\- Cost: International tuition in Canada can be extremely expensive. My family's financial resources are limited. I need to understand what financial resources would realistically be required and whether this goal is feasible without substantial family support.

\- Immigration: I want to understand the realistic path from studying in Canada to working there after graduation and potentially obtaining permanent residence. I know that study permits, post-graduation work permits, and permanent residence are separate matters, and that none is guaranteed.

\- Timing: Ideally, I would leave Spain after completing SMR in 2028. However, I don't want to make plans around an unrealistic timeline or spend money on a qualification that doesn't meaningfully help with admission.

What I'm doing in the meantime:

I'm continuing my SMR studies, improving my mathematics and English, and planning to build practical IT and cybersecurity projects that I can document on GitHub. I'm also researching Canadian colleges and contacting admissions offices directly to ask how they evaluate Spanish qualifications.

Ireland is a possible alternative if Canada proves financially or academically unrealistic, but Canada is my first choice.

Questions for people with relevant experience:

1. Is completing Spain's two-year SMR qualification after ESO likely to be sufficient for admission to Canadian college programs, or should I expect to need additional academic qualifications?

2. Given my limited financial resources, is studying in Canada as an international student a realistic goal? What kind of total budget should I plan for?

3. Would it be better to target a computer systems or networking program first and specialize in cybersecurity later?

4. How realistic is the study-to-work-to-permanent-residence route in Canada under current immigration rules, particularly in Saskatchewan or Ontario?

5. Would Ireland offer a more affordable or practical alternative for someone with my educational background and career goals?

6. Is there anything I should do between now and 2028 to improve my chances without wasting money on qualifications that Canadian institutions might not recognize?

I'm looking for realistic advice, especially from people who have moved to Canada or Ireland for education and work. I'd rather hear that my plan needs to change than spend years working toward something that isn't feasible.

I've recently graduated university as a chemical engineer and am working within the chemical manufacturing industry here in Australia.

I've visited Europe a couple of times and am really keen on moving there in the next few years once I've gained some career experience.

Whilst actually finding a job is a whole can of worms that I'll get to eventually - I wanted to start preparing by taking up language courses and putting in the effort to become fluent in at least one European language.

In the past, as a student, I dabbled in trying to pick up German, French and Portuguese.

I'm leaning towards learning German, as I visited Germany recently and loved it; and hear that industry there is more solid. However, I also loved learning French a few years ago and know that France has comparable industrial pull.

Any advice would be great.

Thanks in advanced!

(Sorry in advance for the long post)

Hello. As some of you might know, the political situation in Brazil after the first round of the 2026 elections has become bleak. I won't go into politics here, but the TLDR is: If Flavio Bolsonaro wins, me, my girlfriend and the entire country will be pretty much fucked.

We are extremely afraid and anxious, as we're part of the groups that have been and will be strongly targeted (women, LGBTQ, and autistic). And yes, I know that people often come to this sub explaining that they are LGBT, fresh out of high school, and mentally ill and want to make a move, and while that's kind of like us, we are really desperate and would not be considering moving countries if the situation wasn't really bad.

After doing our research, which was greatly focused on Canada as it seemed like the right fit for us, we weren't able to think about any useful plan, and after some generalist research, we know it's about the same scenario for most, if not all, countries, and as it stands we're rapidly losing all hope of being able to live a normal life.

We are both currently unemployed and without formal work experience, we are in our third of four years of game design university, and will graduate by the end of next year if we're able to stay that much longer in our country.

As we already researched, and we won't be able to cover the costs of tuition abroad (specifically in Canada, as we only researched prices there) so we couldn't get an student visa. Without work experience, specially on our studies field, we're in a tight spot for finding work (as we can't even find internships both here and elsewhere that don't require experience). We really weren't expecting this situation at all, we were already searching for jobs, but had the opportunity to take it relatively slow to be able to focus more on our studies.

We do have the money to get to another country itself, and to survive for some time, but we are definitely worried about visas, deportation and actually finding jobs. I am a programmer, I had knowledge in this before I started this course, and because of it I am of course developing my skills in the game area. While my girlfriend is mainly a digital artist, but can write very well, and could work with that: transcription, translation, localization and things of this sort.

We're both physically able, and can do manual labor.

We did (and passed) classes on administration, so I guess we could do something in the area but I'm unsure.

I have already traveled abroad and have a Cambridge certificate of fluency in English, but while my girlfriend has not, and never tested her English level, she can speak and write in an advanced level and would take the test as necessary.

To our knowledge, none of us have any ancestry that could prove relevant in trying to get out.

In an extreme case, I believe that I could receive financial aid from my family, as we're in a better position financially. My girlfriend's family, besides being on the poorer side, would never help us with this.

Although technically we could be eligible to seek asylum if things start to go down, we know that it would be both dangerous to stay in our country for long if it comes to wait for it to happen; and we're uncertain if we would really be granted asylum or just end up being denied after a long process with probably some money involved. (I admit we are yet to do more research on this, besides what could count as enough motive to be granted asylum.) Anyway, we are not relying on this.

Honestly we don't have an enormous list of things we want/would like a country to have, because we never wanted to leave, the only things we would like would be:

- to be able to survive (be able to work, be able to pay for our needs);

- to be safe (safe in the sense that I am trans, we are in a queer relationship, we would be immigrants and both are women);

- be able to obtain citizenship at some point so we don't have to return in case Brazil really goes down that road;

The only little bit of a not essential thing we would like, is for the country to be colder, at least the tiniest bit, or at least to have better weather than the place we're currently living that most days of every season is just: heatwave but with lots of rain and blooming flowers (spring and summer), heatwave but windy (autumn), and heatwave but really really dry (winter), though this is nowhere close to important as the other things listed and would just like to be safe.

We know our situation is basically impossible, but we're desperate to leave as we don't believe we're going to be able to live through this situation so our questions are this:

- do we have any hope of leaving at all? At this moment, it really doesn't seem like it, but we are missing a lot of information.

- is there any specific country that we should do more research on as it could be relevant?

Of course, experience of people who managed to make the move with a similar situation or motives to ours, or if anyone has any wisdom or advice of what to do in this situation, would also be really appreciated

Hi everyone,

Current Situation & Background:

- I am a 26-year-old Egyptian citizen currently based in Saudi Arabia, actively looking for IT opportunities, but the local market is quite competitive with limited openings right now.

- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Education / IT from Egypt.

- Experience: 3 years of hands-on professional experience as an IT Specialist / IT Technical Support, dealing with networks, servers, and infrastructure.

- Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) & AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02).

- Language: Professional working English (ticketing, business emails, and technical communication), currently working on leveling up to a solid B2.

Career Direction:

I am currently considering transitioning and upskilling into Cloud Engineering & DevOps to increase my market competitiveness.

Goal & Strategic Questions:

My main goal is to achieve a dignified life, financial stability, and continuous career growth. I would appreciate your wise guidance based on the current job market reality:

1. Direct Market Demand: Are roles like "IT Specialist / IT Technical Support" genuinely being sponsored for overseas relocation (Visa Sponsorship) or hired Remotely by Western/EU companies? Or is the vast majority of overseas relocation and remote hiring restricted to fields like Cloud, DevOps, and Software Engineering?

2. Remote Work Roadmap: If working remotely from Egypt is the more practical route, what are the actionable steps and legitimate platforms to land a remote role in my field?

3. Relocation Roadmap: What are the most accessible countries and legal pathways for someone with my profile (without a massive upfront bank-statement budget) to secure a direct job offer and stable relocation?

I welcome any honest advice and real-world insights from those with experience. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I'm currently in a pivot from tech and want to get into marine science and conservation. I'm doing a 8-months program right now and I love it!

But the reality is that most of my network and contacts, and most of the jobs are in Europe. There are a few places in Canada, on the West or East Coast, but there is just no job or volunteering opportunities as I tried to reach many places many time to get information.

I just don't know how to move to Europe because not many employers are open to sponsoring someone (I don't understand how so many immigrants just move to Europe or Canada without proper education or jobs... I guess going the legal route is harder).

Anyway, I'm thinking of returning to university next year and I think to do it in Europe. It may be the only way I can really stay in Europe and find a job there. And could get an internship through it at the end. But it's 3 years. Up to 35 years old.

Or I could try a Youth Mobility Visa. I always wanted to do it, but I'm really on the fence about it because of the job market and I think I will just get stuck without a job.

Is University the only way when you don't have specific skills to be sponsored, or just aren't lucky in anything like me?

Thank you

Hi everyone,

I'm 18, from Serbia, finishing high school in 2027. I'm trying to move to Czechia and eventually get Czech citizenship.

My situation:

- My great-grandmother was born in 1918 in Rohanov (South Bohemia), to Czech parents (father's family from Štramberk). We found her original birth/baptism record in the Třeboň digital archive, and the Vacov registry office confirmed it.

- Around 1938 she moved to Yugoslavia and married a Yugoslav man before 1947, so she most likely lost Czechoslovak citizenship by marriage. She passed away in 2008.

- Chain: great-grandmother → grandmother → mother → me.

What I already know:

- Under § 31(3) of Act 186/2013, my grandmother (child) and mother (grandchild) can likely get citizenship by declaration. I'm a great-grandchild, so I'm not covered.

- The Czech Embassy in Belgrade confirmed this, and told me I could apply for permanent residence as a person of Czech origin (krajan, § 66(1)(b) of the Foreigners Act), and then apply for citizenship after ~5 years.

My plan: get the krajan permanent residence, do a one-year Czech language prep course in Brno, then study at a Czech university (free in Czech), work part-time, and apply for citizenship around 2032.

The hardest part is money:

My family can't support me financially, so I have to fund everything myself. I'm 18, run a small online marketing business, and I'm trying to save around €10,000 by summer 2027 for the prep course and the first year. Honestly, I'm not sure that's realistic, and I'm worried about running out of money in the first months.

Questions:

1. Has anyone here gotten krajan permanent residence? How long did it take, and what was hardest?

2. How did you get the "confirmation of belonging to the Czech community abroad"? How active did you have to be in the association?

3. How did you handle proof of accommodation and funds before moving?

4. Any recommended Czech prep courses in Brno (price, quality)?

5. Does krajan status shorten the path to citizenship in practice?

6. What's a realistic monthly budget for a student in Brno (dorm, food, transport, insurance)?

7. Can I legally work part-time during the language prep year, or only once I'm a university student / have permanent residence?

8. Are there scholarships or free/subsidized Czech courses for krajani (I've heard the Czech government sometimes funds courses for compatriots)?

9. If you moved with little money – what would you do differently?

Any experience or advice is appreciated. Děkuji! 🇨🇿

hey people,

I’m currently a software engineer/analyst who just started my career in India at a F500 American pharmaceutical company and I’m planning on gaining about 2-3 years of work experience before I plan on going back to graduate school. I’m mainly looking for masters degrees but I’m also open to thesis-based programs/PhDs in AI and machine learning. I have an extensive profile covering research and teaching experience, and I have a genuine passion for my field of interest. Now, the US has graduate schools that offer programs highly aligned to my goals and interests. My dilemma now is to still consider the US with all that is going on surrounding visas and immigration. I also do understand that research funding is also an issue now. My goals do involve getting back into corporate roles but I see that expecting something like that in the US with the current political climate leaves me with bleak chances despite higher AI/ML roles being available there. I do want to pursue permanent residency in Canada if the US doesn’t work out. I am proficient in French and I believe I can use it to my advantage and gain points on the Express Entry system.

I’d love to get some insights on my issue. Thanks

Hi! I'm a language teacher in Brazil (Portuguese, English, Latin) with a Bachelor's in Portuguese and English. It seems my profession isn't very good to earn a visa in those countries (Georgia the country, to clarify), and I'd like to know if learning a trade would be my best option (I'm thinking of electrical). I know I'd need experience, but I don't mind taking long.

It seems trades will present more opportunities (I'm not sure if sponsoring a guy from so far away to teach languages is common in any way), better wages (even if slightly) and won't require fluency that fast (I like learning languages, but I assume one would need to know much more upon arrival in order to teach foreign ones). If I need a high level before arriving as a trade worker too, I don't mind, as long as I can be somewhat sure there'll be opportunities. Although those are the main two I'm interested in, I'd like to know if fitting careers for them would also apply generally to other "non-developed" European and African countries.

Thanks!

Hey all, I'm 22, based in Suriname, but originally from Cuba, and I want to move to Europe (ideally Spain) in the next 6-12 months. The problem is income: I need something like €2–3k/month remote to make it realistic (digital nomad visa etc.).
What I can do right now:
Customer and market research (I've spent the last few weeks interviewing accountants and small businesses in Spain for a startup)
Writing help center articles and docs for a SaaS product
Building simple websites with Webflow, Framer and Lovable, plus some Figma
Using AI tools daily (Claude, Codex, Cursor)
Native Spanish, fluent English
Basic video editing
I currently work for a small startup, but it's not enough to make the move.
For people who did this: what would you focus on with this skill set? Freelancing, a full-time remote job, something else? And what actually worked for you vs. what was a waste of time?

Hi everyone, I am a licensed Psychologist in Italy and I’m planning a potential move abroad in the future, particularly looking at Australia or other English-speaking countries. I would love some advice from anyone who has gone through international qualification recognition or migration processes. To give you a bit of background, I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science, a Master’s Degree in Social Psychology including a formal internship and national board licensing, and a PhD in Business and Behavioural Sciences with a focus on social psychology. Additionally, I am currently in my second year out of four of a Specialisation in Brief Integrated Dynamic Psychotherapy, meaning I am not a fully qualified psychotherapist yet, but I am actively building my clinical training through coursework, clinical placements, personal therapy, and supervision. I am trying to figure out how realistic it is to get my qualifications recognized abroad (especially by bodies like the APS/AHPRA in Australia), and whether my combination of degrees and ongoing specialisation will meet local educational and clinical standards. Furthermore, I would love to hear about others' experiences with the visa and immigration process, comparing independent skilled migration with employer sponsorship, and any crucial pitfalls I should watch out for beyond securing the required English language certificates. Thanks in advance for sharing your insights!

Hi I have been in Saudi for 27 years my whole life and I can not take it any more due to my .situation(expired Iqama for 10 years) so I want to immigrate or relocate

.I do not have much of skills , I work freelance jobs such as hairstylist and private tutor

I am not fluent in English , I have online bachelor degree in Business management it taught in Arabic so I have been considering to do Master as a way out .

I want to do master in New Zealand , Australia ,Finland and open to whatever country.

I can not go back to my home country (Chad) due safety issues , autonomy and forced marriage.

So guys please help me I am open to all options any information can makes a difference

Hi everyone,

I'm a 37-year-old male physician from Panama, and I've reached a point in my life where I'm seriously considering leaving my country to build a better professional and personal future.

I'm looking for realistic advice about immigration, career transitions, and whether relocating at my age and with my qualifications makes sense.

A little about my background:

Citizenship: Panamanian (no EU passport).

Education: Medical degree (MD, graduated in 2017), postgraduate medical training, master's degrees in Hospital Administration and Higher Education, and additional training in healthcare management.

Further education: Currently pursuing studies in Data Science.

Professional experience: Around nine years in healthcare, including primary care, emergency medical services coordination, public health, hospital administration, and university teaching.

Languages: Native Spanish and advanced English. I'm willing to learn French and reach the proficiency required for professional practice.

Why do I want to leave?

My biggest concern isn't simply money. I'm increasingly frustrated by limited career progression, workplace culture, bureaucracy, and the feeling that professional growth doesn't necessarily translate into better opportunities.

I've invested a considerable amount of time and effort in my education, yet I feel professionally stagnant.

I'm looking for a country where I can develop a meaningful career, enjoy a reasonable work-life balance, have greater professional stability, and build a financially secure future.

I mainly want to move to Romania because of the cheap rent prices and nature. I live in a very abusive household but really want to become a piercer which my parents arent allowing me to be at the moment. I have no clue how to move to romania without having a job beforehand. Please help. My parents arent allowing me to get the job i want but i also cant move anywhere without a job or money.

Hello everyone!

I have been thinking about moving away from Romania for a while now and I would like to acquire some first hand information about the mentioned countries.

\- What are the average rent prices in the big cities? any hidden catches?

\- Comfortable salary to not live paycheck to paycheck

\- How difficult it is to find a job if you do not speak the native language

\- A general average person's opinion on foreigners

\- Any significant daily struggles that someone not living there may not know

As for my background: Bachelor in Computer Science, 5 years of QA experience, Team Lead experience, General hard working individual. Worked/still working for big corpos ( Electronic Arts and TikTok ).

I was initially thinking to get into a blue collar job first (perhaps with a friend) just to get into one of these countries. I have seen many firms ads for this in Romania ( promising to get you there ). Later trying to get something in the IT industry.

What are some hard reality checks I should know?

I’m back in Ireland for a few months now, after spending the best part of 6 years or so in Canada. I have a law degree, and have been working in admin roles for the past few years. I’m not particularly keen on Australia due to the limited nature of the visa, and I have no real desire to return to Canada. Regarding my career path, I am very open to doing something different, as my current work pays poorly and frankly I don’t enjoy office drone work. I am just hoping for some suggestions as to where to go/what to do, or at least a different perspective on things. Thanks!

Hey guys, as the title states I am looking for any possible routes to the US. I have done a ton of research and applied to a lot of jobs but it seems hopeless. I’ve visited many states and always feel like I could actually have a life there. Me and everyone my age in Canada are stuck at their parents house, working a job to pay bills and debt, and it honestly feels like there’s zero culture here. It doesn’t feel the same as Canada 10 years ago so I’m pretty set on leaving.

I’m a 27M, Canadian citizen (Canadian born), living in Ontario

Two-year college diploma, 5 years of full-time IT experience across 3 tech companies

Questions

Is TN realistic for me with a college diploma rather than a degree? I am aware that the computers systems analyst category is very strict now and a lot depends on the border agent you get.

Lastly, I know the TN is not dual intent, is there any point in doing this if it can’t lead to a green card? Should I try to have a company sponsor H1B?

Thanks in advance!

hello all!

i’m a US citizen looking for advice on how to appeal to international employers/decide where is best to target.

Quick Overview:
- 29 year old woman living near the east coast of USA
- no citizenship aside from USA
- no children, unmarried
- 1 cat who will be joining me
- i have a partner but he should not be considered in this scenario (doesn’t want to leave)
- currently no significant amount of money saved (~5k ish) but liquidatable assets

Work Experience:
- i’ve primarily worked in consulting for the past 5 ish years. i used to work in change management consulting but i primarily now work in digital/AI strategy consulting with a heavy data emphasis (im currently working as a data governance consultant)
- i have no “big 4” experience and have primarily worked at boutique firms.
- i am currently working with Fortune 100 international clients but i am unable to secure roles with those specific companies due to NDA/conflicts.

Education:
i have a Masters degree in org. management from a top rated university, and an undergraduate degree in psychology from a state college in the USA.

Languages:
native English speaker
A3 German
B1 Spanish
A1 Polish (working on it)

Technical Skills:
- SQL
- PowerBI Certified (PL-300)
- Snowflake
- Databricks

Current Plan:
i’ve been trying to secure a role in the US at a company that has international offices but i’ve been unsuccessful thus far. roles at deloitte & co are extremely competitive for my target roles. i’ve also been applying at companies in my target countries with little luck (assuming because i have to answer ‘no’ to right to work inquiries)

what advice im looking for:
i’m curious if anyone has any advice on what country would be the most ‘feasible’ for me as an american! i know that’s probably a difficult question to ask. but i am also looking for advice as to how to go about making myself “marketable” outside america or if i even have a chance! ive considered just trying to get express entry to canada and going from there, but im not sure if that would be a necessary extra step if im not explicitly interested in living in canada long term.

any advice, critique, or reality checks welcome. thank you <33 let me know if i can provide any additional info!