[willystyle]

Simply put, my cousin has a Bcomm from UBC, worked at CIBC for a number of years before she left van she was already in a managerial position (account manager? can't remember), while in SF she worked 8 years in the Finance Industry as a CFP (and a number of other high positions), couldn't obtain sponsorship 2 years ago (when the economy hasn't gone to shits yet, can't imagine how bad it is now) from Bank of America, luckily she found another job with another bank that is willing to sponsor her last year, now she's awaiting for her green card working as VP of Commercial Loans.

So yes, unless you have lots of experience and a good education. I would think twice about heading down south. like others have said, It's nearly impossible for a canadian to land a position down there now, and even if you can, prepare for the worse.