As mentioned, still pretty open, haven't given much thoughts.
But I am trying to stay around East or south east.

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Thanks for bringing this up JRF .

I was also dreaming about this

And the first q I had was where to in the US ?

My objectives are better climate ( preference for warm) and good number of IT jobs available metro ... plus a lower cost of living ...

Which would be some states / cities I would provide this ?

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How do I go about convincing the recruiters about TN ? Some seem to know about it and many are quite unaware ? if a position states that you should be a green card, does it mean they are also trying to dodge TN or just the H1B.

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This question does pop up in an interaction with the HR / recruiter.
I start with, "I JUST need a TN approval (I don't use the word visa) ?"
If they know about it, fair... if not, they would check with their manager. Generally I take a moment to decipher the TN process to them without touching the need to involve a lawyer who could help in making a good TN case.

I've already downsized my living, the scene is conducive but the move could be contingent upon employment primarily...

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The question of "are you eligible to work in the US" and "are you authorized to work in the US" will almost always come up relatively early in the process.

So, you can come clean without any hesitation. As I said before, TN is far easier for recruiters to digest than an H1.

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This question does pop up in an interaction with the HR / recruiter.
I start with, "I JUST need a TN approval (I don't use the word visa) ?"

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Thanks. Probably stating like this "I don't need a visa sponsorship but an approval known as TN at the US border to cross the border and work which often happens in hours".

I lived in Mesa briefly about 15 years back for about two months. I landed on a cold December day (for Arizona's standard), I was able to manage days with just simple fleece (no hand gloves also). Boy, the real estate was damn cheap and the people were nice. It looks dry though. I also lived in Dallas, TX for the same amount of time (initial days of short term consulting engagements, all before the family). I felt Dallas, TX looked same as Phoenix exception more job opportunities, still very cheap housing.

I don't know much about the Market, but if things are favorable, Raleigh, Cary or Charlotte would be my choice, I know how boring NJ, NY looks (exception to Long Island).

Again, it is not just any sort of comparison but it is my observation after years of living in both nations, Canada looks little more luxurious from an average citizen's stand point, I see much furnished houses on my visits, high end cars and then some sort of "we can handle that attitude". I hope this doesn't start as a major point of discussion but just as a small tangent..

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Again, it is not just any sort of comparison but it is my observation after years of living in both nations, Canada looks little more luxurious from an average citizen's stand point, I see much furnished houses on my visits, high end cars and then some sort of "we can handle that attitude". I hope this doesn't start as a major point of discussion but just as a small tangent..

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a. How is Atlanta as a place with regards to IT job opportunities and climate plus low cost of living combo ?

I was looking at a list of comparison between places in the US for IT jobs , which included NYC & San Jose & LA .. Somehow , Dallas and Atlanta seemed to stand out .

b. What should be a comparable salary in Dallas to 110 K in Toronto?

c. Is it possible to convert TN to H1 ? I know TN is employer specific so - will it have to be the same employer to sponsor the H1 or can we initially be on TN and then switch on to H1 , in case another employer is willing to sponsor us ?

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