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Canada launches Open Work Permit stream for U.S. H-1B visa holders

16 July 2023

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says the measure will last for either one year or until the cap of 10,000 applicants has been reached. This cap is on principal applicants and does not include family members.

As of today, those who hold a United States H-1B specialty occupation visa may be eligible to apply to work and live in Canada.

The measure was announced by Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, on June 27 and aims to improve labour mobility in North America. It may impact thousands of workers in high-tech industries in both Canada and the United States, as well as their immediate family members.

Full Article: cicnews.com

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