Leaf rush! Within 48 hours, all 10,000 open work permit spots in Canada for Americans on H1-B visas had been filled

Although it was only open for a year, the number of applications for Canada’s Open Work Permit stream for US citizens with H-1B visas exceeded the original maximum of 10,000 spots in only two days. This quick adoption highlights the significant desire among Americans with H-1B visas for the chance to work and live in Canada. The Open Work Permit stream’s popularity was shown by the startlingly quick time it took to fill to capacity.

Those who possess an H-1B specialized occupation visa from the United States may be able to apply to work and reside in Canada in a move that aims to increase labor mobility between Canada and the United States.

A Twitter user shared their amazement by posting a screenshot of the notification that appeared on the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) webpage and writing, “Canada work visa for #H1B is now filled! In two days, they got 10,000 applications that were intended to last one year. US just chooses to ignore while being aware of the urgency.

The interim public policy for holders of H1-B visas has been ended, according to the notification on the IRCC webpage. No more applications are being accepted since the intake ceiling of 10,000 main candidates has been reached.

This overwhelmingly positive answer demonstrates how ready and enthusiastic H-1B visa holders are to look into job prospects in Canada.

More Flexible Labor Market
Specifically in high-tech areas, the Open Work Permit stream is intended to increase worker mobility between Canada and the United States. Canada opens possibilities for qualified H-1B visa holders to contribute to its economy by offering them an open work permit good for up to three years.

eligibility requirements
Applicants must presently live in the United States and have a valid H-1B specialized occupation visa in order to be eligible for Canada’s open work permit for H-1B visa holders.

Application Method
A copy of the H-1B visa, Form I-797/I797B (the government’s approval notification), and documentation of U.S. residence (such as Form I-94, a utility bill, or an income tax return) are required as supporting materials for the application.

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IRCC prioritizes STEM careers
Another event is that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revealed the results of the inaugural Express Entry lottery for individuals with STEM-related employment experience. This is consistent with the selection criteria that the Minister announced on May 31.

500 applicants who were already in the Express Entry pool were invited to the draw, which was place on July 5. Many of these applicants may also qualify for the new H-1B open work visa.

The Canadian government will probably examine the program’s effects on labor mobility as it develops and consider whether to make any more changes or openings in order to satisfy the needs of a workforce that is constantly evolving throughout the world.