Canadian Big 5 to US EB/BB lateral process

Looking to move to the states after 1 year of banking experience at big 5 bank. Was wondering what the interview process looks like in terms of networking (getting the interview) & the interview process itself. 

Take into account a problem:

- While my team has good deal flow, I'm in a niche industry that is not big in the states. Would love to switch industries once I lateral but was wondering how US firms would look at that / am I pigeon holed?

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ontarioan57

any comments on visas? does it depend on what you studied in uni?

For that, it would just TN visa if you're Canadian I believe. If not, you would need an H1B which is pretty difficult to get. 

 

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