Canada's New H-1B Visa Rules to Benefit Indians

Aditi Sharma

Jul 04 2023

<div style=' background:#FFFFFF;color:#000000;font-size:15px;font-family:Verdana;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: no-contextual; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgba(68, 71, 70, 0.08);">Canada has introduced a new open work-permit stream that allows 10,000 H-1B visa holders from the United States to work in the country. This move is expected to benefit numerous Indian tech professionals who have been affected by layoffs in US tech giants. The H-1B visa is utilized by technology companies to employ foreign workers in specialized occupations requiring technical expertise. By creating this open work-permit stream, the Canadian government aims to attract professionals affected by layoffs and position itself as a global leader in emerging technologies. Approved applicants will receive an open work permit for up to three years, enabling them to work for any employer in Canada. Additionally, their family members will be eligible for study or work permits. As tech companies in the US have experienced layoffs, many H-1B visa holders are seeking new job opportunities before being compelled to leave the country. This situation has prompted Canada to offer an attractive alternative for skilled foreign workers, including those from India, who have lost their jobs in companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.</span><span></div>

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