Canada Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on Tuesday announced that the government will create an open work-permit stream to allow 10,000 American H-1B visa holders to come and work in the country.
Many workers in high-tech fields are employed by companies with significant operations in both Canada and the US, and a considerable number of them hold H-1B specialty occupation visas in the US, the official release from Canada's Ministry of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship read.
From July 16, 2023, H-1B visa holders in the US, along with their immediate family members, will be eligible to apply to come and work in Canada.
Under the new programme, successful applicants will receive an open work permit valid for up to three years. They will have the flexibility to work for any employer across Canada, and their spouses and dependents will also be eligible to apply for a temporary resident visa with a work or study permit, as required.
