Canada offers fast-track for H-1B workers: CA $1.7bn funding to recruit researchers; strategy targets high-demand sectors

Canada is rolling out a new fast-track immigration route for H-1B visa holders, aiming to lure skilled professionals to its innovation and research sectors. This move, part of the 2025 Federal Budget, also includes significant funding to recruit over 1,000 international researchers and streamline foreign credential recognition, particularly in healthcare and construction.