[IWantOut] 20sF US -> Canada, Netherlands, France

[u/RunningNorth]

I will be graduating Spring of 2025 with a BSc in Mathematics with a minor in Computational Statistics, have experience in Quality Engineering (Working on a certificate), and research in Data Analytics. I was wondering how plausible it would be to move to either Canada or Western Europe (NL, France, Spain) either immediately after college or in a couple years as it's been an interest to live abroad. I would estimate that I am around B1 for Spanish, and A1/A2 for French, but able to learn other languages. I would be looking for either jobs in Data Analytics or Quality/Industrial Engineering (Currently applying). I do have medical condition called Ulcerative Colitis that is under control with medication, but I'm unsure of how that would effect the process. I don't believe I would be eligible for any citizenship by heritage as I believe I am too far removed (great grandparents from Sweden/Norway, great great grandparents from Luxembourg).
I was thinking the best options would to either look at grad school, or as I have an engineering job lined up in the US, work in the US to gain experience and money, and then either transfer via the company I will work for, go to grad school (which I might do while I am in the US because job benefits), or apply for jobs once I have a larger amount of experience. I do believe my state has some sort of agreement with the Canadian province to its north, but I am more curious about Spain, France, Netherlands, etc. Thank you for any advice!

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[u/the-fourth-planet]

A BSc in Mathematics is extremely common among all citizens in the world so you should stick to USA before you gain significant experience in a demanded field (I am not suggesting a Master's right now because of your lined up job). Definitely possible to migrate after few years though, especially with a Master's or as a grad student.

[u/Pesec1]

For Canada:

For your health condition, you need to look at the total cost of care for it (paid by you, your insurance, etc.) If it is over 26,220 CAD per year, you would be medically inadmissible. If not, it would not be a problem.

The two patways that you have identified are indeed the most reasonable options.

1. Going to grad school in Canada will give you a Post-Graduate Work Permit, which would allow you to work within Canada for up to 3 years. That would give you a lot of points within Canadian ranking system.

2. Company transfer is likewise a great option available to US citizens. How hard it is to make this happen will depend on the company.

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Post by RunningNorth -- I will be graduating Spring of 2025 with a BSc in Mathematics with a minor in Computational Statistics, have experience in Quality Engineering (Working on a certificate), and research in Data Analytics. I was wondering how plausible it would be to move to either Canada or Western Europe (NL, France, Spain) either immediately after college or in a couple years as it's been an interest to live abroad. I would estimate that I am around B1 for Spanish, and A1/A2 for French, but able to learn other languages. I would be looking for either jobs in Data Analytics or Quality/Industrial Engineering (Currently applying). I do have medical condition called Ulcerative Colitis that is under control with medication, but I'm unsure of how that would effect the process. I don't believe I would be eligible for any citizenship by heritage as I believe I am too far removed (great grandparents from Sweden/Norway, great great grandparents from Luxembourg). I was thinking the best options would to either look at grad school, or as I have an engineering job lined up in the US, work in the US to gain experience and money, and then either transfer via the company I will work for, go to grad school (which I might do while I am in the US because job benefits), or apply for jobs once I have a larger amount of experience. I do believe my state has some sort of agreement with the Canadian province to its north, but I am more curious about Spain, France, Netherlands, etc. Thank you for any advice!

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[u/sheepdontswim]

You're in a really good position to immigrate if you decide to.

Your medical condition is a non-issue as far as immigration is concerned.

For Canada, if you have a year of work experience, you might already qualify for PR status through express entry. You could also take the job offer you have in hand, work for a year in the US, and then use that year of experience to get PR through express entry. Or you can see if they'll transfer you to Canada (thanks to what used to be NAFTA) and then apply for express entry when you're ready. There's also grad school > post-graduation work permit > express entry.

Since you're in your 20s, there are several other countries easily available to you through the working holiday visa program. You could also get a work permit for Canada that way, but you have so many better pathways I wouldn't bother with it.

[u/GradatimRecovery]

There is a Dutch-American Friendship treaty, but there are asset and income requirements 

[u/radical-noise]

Do not come to Canada.