Alerts7.7.23
Canada Announces New Work Permit to Attract U.S. H-1B Visa Holders
Highlights
Beginning July 16, 2023, individuals who hold an H-1B visa in the U.S. may relocate with their immediate family members to Canada
Individuals are permitted to simultaneously work with multiple Canadian employers, and spouses and dependents will be eligible for work and study permits
This announcement may be an attractive option for H-1B visa holders in the U.S. who are approaching the end of their six-year limit without other U.S. immigration relief
Canada’s minister of immigration, Sean Fraser, recently announced that beginning July 16, 2023, individuals who hold an H-1B visa in the U.S. may relocate with their immediate family members to Canada, even without a job offer, pursuant to Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy.
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