Canada is stepping up its game with a bold new immigration plan announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney. The country will invest USD 1.2 billion to recruit over 1,000 top researchers and open doors for US H-1B visa holders through a new fast-track pathway.
The move comes after the US raised H-1B visa fees to $100,000, making Canada an attractive alternative for skilled workers.
The plan also aims to reduce temporary resident levels to below 5% of the population by 2027, while maintaining permanent resident admissions at 380,000 per year. Would this shift make Canada the new hotspot for global talent?
