21 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

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23 h. ago 5 things to know about Trump’s tech fee and what it means for Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump announced last month that new H-1B visa applications in the United States will be subject to a $100,000 fee going forward.

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23 h. ago 5 things to know about Trump’s visa fee and what it means for Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump announced last month that new H-1B visa applications in the United States will be subject to a $100,000 fee going forward.

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3 d. ago U.S. travel just got much more expensive for some Canadians thanks to new fee

For some people in Canada, travelling to the U.S. has become significantly more expensive as the new Visa Integrity Fee takes effect this month.On Oct. 1, the U.S. government introduced the Visa Integrity Fee, which affects non-citizens in Canada who require a visa to travel to the U.S. Under President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law. Non-immigrants travelling to the U.S. will have to pay a fee of US$250 or C$348.40. However, it's up to the Secretary of Homeland Security to determine the final amount.In July, we contacted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the fee."President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill provides the necessary policies and resources to restore integrity in our nation's immigration system," a spokesperson stated in an email. "The Visa Integrity Fee requires cross-agency coordination before implementation."We have reached out to DHS to confirm the final amount.Permane...

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4 d. ago Trump’s Proposed Changes to Visa Rules Assailed by Chip Industry

Semiconductor industry leaders are warning the Trump administration that a proposed tightening of visa rules risks shrinking a vital talent pool and undermining efforts to expand chip manufacturing in the US.

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7 d. ago Carney: Canada wants to lure tech workers who won’t get U.S. H

Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to attract employees from the technology sector who might have previously worked in the U.S. before President Donald Trump’s new visa charges. “What is clear is that the opportunity to attract people who previously would’ve got so-called H-1B visas,” Carney told reporters in London on Saturday. He added that many […]

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8 d. ago Andrew Chau: Trump’s US$100,000 visa fee opens a rare opportunity for Canada to recruit the best talent

Opinion: Attracting just 120,000 displaced workers could add up to $30 billion in GDP

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1 week ago Will Trump’s new visa fee be a boon to Canada and redraw the North American talent map?

'I understand you’re changing your visa policy here, so we’re gonna hang on to a few of those,' Carney quipped

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1 week ago Canada hopes Trump’s $100,000 visa fee redirects talent north

(Bloomberg) — For years, Canada’s highly-skilled industries such as technology and health care have suffered a brain drain to the US. Some executives believe President Donald Trump’s move to make H-1B visas more expensive will change the dynamic. Trump signed an executive order Friday imposing $100,000 fees on new H-1Bs, creating confusion and frustration for […]

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1 week ago RBC CEO Says US Visa Fee Gives Canada a Chance to Grab Tech Talent

Royal Bank of Canada Chief Executive Officer Dave McKay said the White House’s move to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas is a “material opportunity” for Canada to attract more skilled tech workers.

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2 w. ago L’administration Trump clarifie les frais de visa à 100 000$ après les inquiétudes exprimées par l’Inde

L’administration Trump clarifie les frais de visa à 100 000$ après les inquiétudes exprimées par l’Inde.

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