US retrogression update

Years ago it was easier to get into the US but with such a high demand for visas unfortunately people are affected. There is nothing stopping you considering another country but like mentioned in another post at least you have a PD of 2006 and things will move although may be a bit slow.

I too had a PD of 08/2006 but now living in Canada and loving it that I have cancelled my application to the US and going through the process to work here in Canada as a RN

Silverdragon chose another route and ended up loving it in Canada, now she plans on staying there. If you keep your options open then you explore the possibilities of finding something better. That might not be the case with everyone but how are you ever going to know if you don't try. Patience is a virture and good things come to those that wait.

I too came to Canada after getting fed-up waiitng for the US. Like SD I'm genuinly happy here, as are my kids, so I too & won't be pursuing the USA anymore.

When you submit your application to the Canadian embassy make sure you include your husband plus if he wants to work he needs to also complete the same paperwork, which is included in with yours.

this will explain it all http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.asp

Why not just apply for a working visa? A H1B visa?

Im also waiting patiently for my PD, and I guess trying a new country aside from US is really something to look up too, some of my friends are already scattered around the world, and Im still here waiting (bump!)

About working visa, they said that its not that easy to get one, you must have specialties like nurse anethetist etc. and is it true that once you already applied for EB3 visa you cannot apply for EB 1 anymore?

You need to meet EB1 requirements and that usually is for outstanding abilities so as a nurse getting EB1 I would expect someone with numerous years experience and specialist in their area. If you do meet that requirement there is nothing stopping you filing under that category and EB3 can be cancelled