As thousands of Indians worry about their future in the US due to long green card queues and legal complications related to H1B visas, immigration experts say Canada Open Work Permit opens up many opportunities for them.
As thousands of Indians worry about their future in the US due to long green card queues and legal complications related to H1B visas, immigration experts say Canada Open Work Permit opens up many opportunities for them.
Following an announcement by Canadian Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser, a new stream under the new Tech Talent Strategy was unveiled on July 16, offering 10,000 H-1B visa holders from the US three years of open work permits and permits for their family members to study or work in Canada.
Following an announcement by Canadian Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser, a new stream under the new Tech Talent Strategy was unveiled on July 16, offering 10,000 H-1B visa holders from the US three years of open work permits and permits for their family members to study or work in Canada.
It is important to note that the majority of H-1B visa holders are Indians and this new scheme is likely to open up many opportunities for them.
It is important to note that the majority of H-1B visa holders are Indians and this new scheme is likely to open up many opportunities for them.
Why is this a big opportunity for Indians?
Why is this a big opportunity for Indians?
“H-1B visas Limited in number, there is great uncertainty in obtaining a green card; So these companies are likely to look at the option of transferring their staff members to the US through the open work permit scheme,” he says.
“H-1B visas Limited in number, there is great uncertainty in obtaining a green card; So these companies are likely to look at the option of transferring their staff members to the US through the open work permit scheme,” he says.
Many Indians are considering the long-term opportunity offered by Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) through the Express Entry Program. This path allows them to apply for permanent residency in Canada, with the added benefit of eventually qualifying for Canadian citizenship after living in Canada for three out of five years, experts add.
Many Indians are considering the long-term opportunity offered by Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) through the Express Entry Program. This path allows them to apply for permanent residency in Canada, with the added benefit of eventually qualifying for Canadian citizenship after living in Canada for three out of five years, experts add.
Also, obtaining a Canadian passport also opens up the option of working in the US on TN visas, which are easier to obtain compared to the long delays faced by Indian citizens in the green card queue.
Also, obtaining a Canadian passport also opens up the option of working in the US on TN visas, which are easier to obtain compared to the long delays faced by Indian citizens in the green card queue.