Ask HN: Is it possible to move to another country when over 40?

Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to move to another country when ov... by duiker101 on Monday June 03, 2019 @10:41AM (#20083559)

Absolutely possible. Your age should not stop you. The only thing is how rooted you are there now, but where there's a will, there's a way. Anyhow, if you really would have to move because of Visa stuff, then it's better not to wait till the last moment.

The main things to consider are possessions and relationships.

- What will you do with your possessions? Move them or sell them? - Do you have family? Will you be moving alone?

As for where, this again, depends. Does your citizenship country offer you to have a pool of countries you can choose from without too many problems (i.e. are you from the EU?) What would be your requirements for moving to the country of your dreams? Could you find someone to sponsor your Visa should you need to?

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to move to another country when ov... by throwawayT on Monday June 03, 2019 @10:54AM (#20083730)

I don't have family or possessions, so it is not an issue.

I am not from EU, and my nationality gives zero advantage, unfortunately - that is why I posted the question in the first place :(

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to move to another country when ov... by fb03 on Monday June 03, 2019 @10:59AM (#20083785)

Can you at least hint us the region you are from? Do you think it'll hurt you in your visa/emigration process?

When you say 'nationality gives zero advantage' I think you're from somewhere that is regarded as 'worrisome' by some prejudice-filled cultures, like you're from the middle east.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to move to another country when ov... by throwawayT on Monday June 03, 2019 @11:06AM (#20083892)

India. As far as I know, my passport doesn't give me any advantage

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to move to another country when ov... by fb03 on Monday June 03, 2019 @11:27AM (#20084170)

I'd say quite the opposite.

Lots of good tech workers coming from India, and if you already landed an US job, I'd say your chances of landing it anywhere else are pretty good.

As other people stated, having a american worker visa stamped on your passport is gonna help you a lot along the way.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to move to another country when ov... by valarauko on Monday June 03, 2019 @11:26AM (#20084159)

A lot of Indians have opted to move to Canada. I'm an Indian (in India) in my late 30s and know half a dozen people who have migrated to Canada. Citizenship is relatively easy to get as well.

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