USA to Canada. Why? How? My Profile?
Tens of thousands of H1-B visa holders in the United States (US) have always been into a dilemma of selecting between a well-paid US job or a fresh start in Canada with Canadian Permanent Residency (PR). To revisit the facts the key differences are:
| H1-B VISA | Canada Permanent Residency (PR) |
| No Job, No stay | No Job, live & explore |
| Apply Green Card before H1-B limits expires or go back to the home country | Become PR upon landing and live for 2 years within 5 years, until you become a Citizen |
| Visa renewal risk | Free to live and travel internationally |
| Cannot change employer | Free to change employers |
| Cannot do business | Can own business |
| Cannot sponsor anyone other than Spouse or Children | Can sponsor Parents and other family members for even PR |
| Spouse needs employer to apply work visa | Family becomes PR and enjoy all rights |
| Decades to Citizenship | Reside for 3 years and become Citizen |
So, what are the immigration options for Canadian PR ? Is there an edge for H1-B holders? Let’s summarize !
YOU ARE THE ONE CANADA WANTS
Canada operates common immigration system for any foreign nationals, including holders of H1-B visa in the US. Skilled and educated manpower are routed through number of temporary work permit and permanent residence programs. H1-B workers have an edge for Canadian Permanent Residency Pathways, as their profile sync with the economic requirements of Canadian immigration system i.e. age, education, language skills, experience and so on.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Do you wish to EXPERIENCE a life in Canada BEFORE making it your permanent destination? Are you falling short of credentials required to apply for Permanent Residency? Work-Permit is an answer.
Over 300,000 foreign workers come to Canada every year, from across the world as a Temporary Foreign Worker, normally for 1 or 2 years. Join the pool of foreign skills and talent !
- Global Talent Stream, is the quickest option that processes the application in as early as 2 weeks. Apply via Designated Partners or fall into the Occupation list to take an advantage of this program. Take intra-company transfer from your existing employer to their branch in Canada.
- With other employers, crack the selection process, join the force and leave immigration to us. There are opportunities in Information Technology (IT), Health Care, Hospitality, Engineering and more. We work with employers in processing the applications and compliance audit.
Permanent Resident Programs
H1-B Visa holders are a stronger fit to many permanent resident programs. Immigration programs, individual and groups, that serves H1-B visa holders for Canadian PR are:
- Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
- Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIPP)
Welcome to Canada !
