Canada Maxes Out Its Limit Of 10000 Work Permit Slots For H1B Visa Holders In 1 Day: The New open work permit for US H1B visa holders officially started the applications on 16 July, and this new program will offer work or study permits for their spouses and family members.
Also, the (IRCC) Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada announced that applicants could no longer apply for this work permit or scheme as it has been closed because it has reached the limit of 10,000 permits in 1 day. In this article, we will discuss Canada maxes out its limit of 10000 work permit slots for H1B visa holders in 1 day.
Canada Maxes Out Its Limit Of 10000 Work Permit Slots For H1B Visa Holders In 1 Day
According to the latest report, the Canadian government witnessed an overwhelming response to the new work permit for the United States H1B visa holders, reachings its max limit of 10,000 permits in 1 day.
The IRCC said on its website that we had reached the cap of 10,000 applications for this initiative on 17 July, and also the IRCC applicant portal says the same thing.
The IRCC portal mentioned that the temporary public policy for H-1B visa holders is now closed. It said we have reached the intake cap of 10,000 work permit applications, and no other applications are being accepted.
The previous month, Canada announced the scheme, expecting to become a world leader in various emerging technologies and to attract some specialists affected by massive layoffs by United States tech giants.
All the approved applicants for this new H1B visa program will receive an open work permit for up to 3 years. It means they can work for almost three years at an employer and anywhere in Canada.
The release said the applicant’s dependants and spouses for this program will also be eligible to apply for a temporary resident visa, with a study or work permit, as required.
Last month, Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser announced the country’s first-ever immigration Tech Talent Strategy. This strategy aims to attract thousands of skilled newcomers who can contribute to Canada’s emergence as a global leader in various emerging technologies.
He added that we are also excited about the plans we have set for immigration because it is not just about numbers but rather strategic. Also, the new policy of Canada is highly unusual in targeting visa holders in another country.
The Migration Policy Institute wrote in a commentary that the new policy of Canada regarding H1B’s smartly exploits the weaknesses in the US system, offers study and work permits for family members and spouses, and finds the potential for a permanent future.
During the Pandemic, US tech companies went on a hiring binge, but they have started laying many people off in huge numbers – leaving scores of H1B visa holders running to find new employment before they’re forced to leave the US.
In the US, thousands of highly skilled foreign-born employees, including Indian employees, have lost their jobs due to layoffs at companies such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. The US media reports show that around 200,000 IT workers have been laid off since November.
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Source:- economictimes.indiatimes.com
