Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Pushes Skilled Workers Toward Canada

US President Trump's $100,000 hike in H-1B visa fees has posed challenges for numerous talented workers to immigrate to Canada. Canada is attempting to capitalize on this. Canadian PM Mark Carney informed the media people in London on Saturday that he desires to welcome people in the technology industry employed in the US to Canada, who are now facing difficulties due to the increased visa fees. He said the Canadian government is reviewing its immigration policy and plans to attract such skilled workers. He said his government will soon introduce a better scheme that will facilitate skilled professionals' entry into Canada.

According to Martin Basiri, CEO of the Toronto-based firm Passage, those who were planning to come to the US through H-1B visas will now choose Canada. Middle-class businessmen who cannot afford the $100,000 tax can open their offices in Canada. Now, Canada has the opportunity to develop a new scheme for these highly skilled individuals.

Last week, Trump announced in an order that new H-1B visas issued from now on will be subject to a $100,000 tariff. This order has caused dismay among American companies and talent seeking careers in computer programming, engineering, and other roles in the US. Germany and Britain are also attracting skilled workers to their countries due to Trump's decision. Both countries are eager to bring skilled professionals to their countries.