Canada's New Work Permit Program Benefits H-1B Visa Holders and STEM Workers

Canada is introducing a new work permit for U.S. H-1B visa holders, allowing them and their immediate family members to apply to work in Canada for up to three years. This move is part of Canada's efforts to attract global tech talent and expand opportunities for skilled workers in the high-tech sector. Additionally, Canada will create an Innovation Stream under the International Mobility Program to attract highly talented individuals, promote itself as a destination for digital nomads, launch category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates with a focus on STEM professions, and improve existing programs for workers in high-skill tech occupations.