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The Canadian government’s recent decision to amend some visa rules has come as a boon to many techies from the country, including those from the Northern Territory.
Last week, on June 27, Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, announced the creation of an open work permit stream, which will enable 10,000 American H-1B visa holders to work in Canada. The official statement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada also said that the program will extend study or work permits to family members of H-1B visa holders.
H-1B visas allow foreign nationals to work temporarily in the United States, primarily in specialized occupations in the technology sector.
Experts have applauded the Canadian government’s move, noting that a large number of Indian H-1B visa holders who are currently working in the United States can use the new visa rules to settle permanently in Canada. They said that although an individual often works in the United States on an H-1B visa for several years, obtaining permanent residence (PR) in that country can be a lengthy process. Canada will now offer these visa holders a viable alternative.
“One of my students first went to the US to study, got an H-1B visa, and worked there for several years for a prominent company. However, in order to get a green card, he had to marry an Indian-American because to get permanent residence (PR) In the United States, it is a difficult process with great obstacles,” explained an outside education consultant from Daba district. The chancellor added that with Canada’s new policy now, these visa holders tend to move to Canada on a work permit and become eligible for permanent residence in due course.
“Tech companies dramatically increased their hiring during the pandemic, but are now starting to lay off employees in droves. This has left many H-1B visa holders struggling to find new jobs. With the new program, they will now be able to work for almost any employer in Canada In addition, their spouses and dependents will also be eligible to apply for a temporary resident visa, along with a work or study permit, as required,” the advisor stated.
When contacted about the move, Rakesh Kumar, a US-based tech expert, said, “I’ve been working for a major US company for the past five years. But I don’t see any chance of getting PR in that country. I’d rather move to Canada, especially since Our company is also working from there. It will provide me with an opportunity to become PR qualified after a certain period of time.”
Rakesh, who resides in Ohio but hails from Jalandhar, added that the move will also help settle his family, especially his children, in Canada. “I still have to go through the set criteria, but I hope I will be eligible under this programme,” said Rakesh.
Another technologist in the US, Amit Khurana, mentioned that many of his colleagues faced difficulties after being laid off during the Covid-19 pandemic. He alleged that some have resorted to taking low-paying jobs. But the opportunity has now become a glimmer of hope for them, who he said do not lack experience or qualifications.
“We have spent several years here in the US, yet there is no information about our PR status. For people who want to come and work in the US in the future, this will be a great opportunity. Originally from Chandigarh, Khurrana said, “They can gain experience in Kanda as well as become PR-qualified there while they’re doing it.”
Also, Kapurthala-based overseas consultant, Gurpreet Singh emphasized that the new visa policies introduced by the Canadian government are likely to attract a large number of Indian technologists and H-1B visa holders to the country, providing them with a viable alternative and better prospects for their future.
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