US H-1B visa holders, family members can now apply for open work permit in Canada

Canada intends to create an open work-permit stream that will allow 10,000 American H-1B visa holders to come and work in the country, as per an announcement made by Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on Tuesday.

The official release further states that the program will also allow for study and work permits of the families of H-1B visa holders.

“Thousands of workers in high-tech fields are employed with companies that have large operations in both Canada and the US, and those working in the US often hold an H-1B speciality occupation visa. As of July 16, 2023, H-1B speciality occupation visa holders in the US, and their accompanying immediate family members, will be eligible to apply to come to Canada,” the release said.