🇨🇦 U.S. H-1B Visa Hike: Opportunity for Canada’s Tech Sector?

💵 Huge Fee Change in U.S.

The U.S. now charges $100,000 for new H-1B visa applications. This big increase is meant to protect American jobs, but it’s making it much harder for foreign tech workers to enter the U.S.

🍁 Can Canada Benefit?

While Canada may seem like the next best option, the country has also reduced its immigration numbers in 2025 and requires high salaries for tech workers. So, it’s not an easy shift for everyone.

🌍 Offshore Work Grows

With the U.S. and Canada becoming harder to access, many companies may choose to hire workers in other countries remotely instead of relocating them.

📉 What It Means for Workers

Both countries are tightening rules. This may mean fewer opportunities for newcomers. Still, workers should stay hopeful – skills like tech, communication, and adaptability remain in demand.

TRENDING NEWS

Canada’s population growth slowed sharply in 2025 as federal cuts to temporary immigration deepen labour force aging and reduce growth. Canada’s Q2 2025 rate was just 0.1%, its lowest since before the pandemic, driven by sharp declines in study and work permit holders. Read more

Every targeted trade occupation in Canada’s 2025 Express Entry list is now eligible for category-based immigration. The list includes electricians, heavy-duty equipment mechanics, plumbing trades, welders, and more, aiming to fill skilled labour gaps. Read more

Hong Kong visa applicants are accused of gaming Canada’s immigration system by submitting false or inflated documents. Investigations highlight abuse of study permit and work pathways to fast-track permanent residence. Read more

Top 20 birth countries of new Canadian citizens in early 2025 feature India, Nigeria, the Philippines, China and Pakistan leading. These nations reflect Canada’s immigration patterns and newcomer demographics in the first half of 2025. Read more

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