Canada to introduce new work permit for U.S. H-1B visa holders

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https://www.cicnews.com/2023/06/breaking-canada-to-introduce-new-work-permit-for-u-s-h-1b-visa-holders-0635768.html#gs.29v65e

 

IRCC will improve labour mobility in North America by creating a streamlined work permit for H-1B speciality occupation visa holders in the US to apply to come to Canada. Right now, many workers in high-tech fields are employed in companies with operations in Canada and the US, and those working in the US often have a H-1B speciality occupation visa.

As of July 16th 2023, H1-B holders in the US and their accompanying immediate family members will be eligible to apply to come to Canada. The approved applicants will receive an open work permit for up to three years, which means they can work for almost any employer in Canada. In addition, their spouses and dependents can also be eligible to apply for a temporary resident visa.

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46 minutes ago, Boiler said:

https://www.cicnews.com/2023/06/breaking-canada-to-introduce-new-work-permit-for-u-s-h-1b-visa-holders-0635768.html#gs.29v65e

 

IRCC will improve labour mobility in North America by creating a streamlined work permit for H-1B speciality occupation visa holders in the US to apply to come to Canada. Right now, many workers in high-tech fields are employed in companies with operations in Canada and the US, and those working in the US often have a H-1B speciality occupation visa.

As of July 16th 2023, H1-B holders in the US and their accompanying immediate family members will be eligible to apply to come to Canada. The approved applicants will receive an open work permit for up to three years, which means they can work for almost any employer in Canada. In addition, their spouses and dependents can also be eligible to apply for a temporary resident visa.

Highly doubt h1b workers with higher salaries will go and work in Canada . 

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6 minutes ago, igoyougoduke said:

Highly doubt h1b workers with higher salaries will go and work in Canada . 

I was first thinking of those who are out of work due to lay offs etc, most likely easier to get residence in Canada if that is something you want.

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1 hour ago, Boiler said:

I was first thinking of those who are out of work due to lay offs etc, most likely easier to get residence in Canada if that is something you want.

Or those from companies that either won't sponsor EB green cards or have problems obtaining them - e.g. https://h1bgrader.com/blog/facebook-perm-lawsuit-gc/

[igoyougoduke 1,605]

4 hours ago, Boiler said:

I was first thinking of those who are out of work due to lay offs etc, most likely easier to get residence in Canada if that is something you want.

if they are laid off they dont have h1b active status though

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44 minutes ago, igoyougoduke said:

if they are laid off they dont have h1b active status though

It seems they just need the visa 

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21 hours ago, igoyougoduke said:

Highly doubt h1b workers with higher salaries will go and work in Canada . 

Salaries might be just slightly lower, but Canada at least offers a stable stay and the person on h1b wouldn't have to worry if they have to pack up and leave immediately.