Canadian Government Announces New Immigration Policy to Attract H-1B Holders and other Tech Talent

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On June 27, 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, the Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the launch of Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent immigration strategy.

This immigration strategy is designed to help businesses in Canada thrive and include aggressive immigration attraction measures, such as some of the items indicated below:

  • The creation of an open work permit visa pathway for H-1B visa holders in the US to apply for a Canadian work permit, and study or work permit options for their accompanying family members;

  • The development of an “Innovation Stream” to attract highly talented individuals;

  • The promotion of Canada as a destination for remote workers (“digital nomads”); and Improvements to the Start-Up Visa Program, among others.

The Canadian government is embracing and promoting Canada’s emerging role as a leader in global tech talent recruitment. Their goal is to ensure that Canada is able to satisfy current employment needs and attract individuals with the skills and business talent necessary for the future.

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