Canada Wants to Hire Tech Workers Affected by New US H-1B Visa Rules

Prime Minister Mark Carney signals Canada’s interest in attracting skilled tech workers frustrated by President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa charge.

Canada Eyes Tech Workers Displaced by US Visa Crackdown

In a bold move to position Canada as a top destination for global tech talent, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada is actively working on an immigration strategy aimed at absorbing skilled workers affected by new U.S. visa policies.

argeting Displaced H-1B Tech Talent

Speaking at a press conference in London on Saturday, Carney highlighted that Canada is focused on attracting skilled professionals—particularly those who previously would have qualified for U.S. H-1B visas.

“What is clear is that the opportunity to attract people who previously would’ve got so-called H-1B visas,” said Carney.
“Many of these workers are in the tech sector and are ready to relocate for work.”

Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee Sparks Industry Backlash

The announcement comes after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, a move that has created chaos and uncertainty for American companies dependent on international talent in fields like:

Software Development
Data Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Cloud Computing

Canada Not Alone in Global Tech Talent Race

Other countries are also stepping in to fill the gap left by the U.S. immigration shift:

Germany and the UK are actively promoting tech migration pathways as alternatives for global professionals.
With Canada now confirming a “clear offering” is coming soon, competition among nations to attract displaced H-1B talent is heating up.

What’s Next for Canada’s Immigration Strategy?

While specifics are still under review, Carney assured reporters that the government will align its strategy to welcome displaced tech workers, helping Canada fill skill gaps and fuel innovation.