Within 48 hours, all 10,000 open work permit spots in Canada for Americans on H1-B visas have been filled.
Within just two days, the cap of 10,000 applicants for the US H-1B visa holders' Open Work Permit stream in Canada was surpassed.
Although it was only open for a year, the number of applicants for Canada's Open Work Permit stream for US citizens with H-1B visas exceeded the initial maximum of 10,000 spots in just 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 demonstrated by the startlingly quick time it took to fill to capacity.
A Twitter user shared their amazement by posting a screenshot of the message that appeared on the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) portal and writing, "Canada work visa for #H1B is now filled! In two days, they received 10,000 applications that were intended to last one year. US simply chooses to ignore despite being aware of the urgency.
The temporary public policy for holders of H1-B visas has been closed, according to the notification on the IRCC portal. No additional applications are being accepted because the intake ceiling of 10,000 primary 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 Labour Market
Specifically in high-tech industries, the Open Work Permit stream is intended to increase labour 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 currently reside 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. residency (such as Form I-94, a utility bill, or an income tax return) are required as supporting materials for the application.
IRCC prioritizes STEM careers
Another event is that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revealed the results of the inaugural Express Entry draw 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 permit.
The Canadian government will probably examine the program's effects on labour mobility as it develops and consider whether to make any additional changes or openings in order to satisfy the demands of a workforce that is constantly evolving throughout the world.
