h-1b visa

Immigration presents one of the best opportunities for companies to access global talent. Canada has some of the world's best business immigration programs. Earlier this year, 10,000 H-1B holders jumped at the chance to immigrate to Canada in just 2 days. 

At Waterloo EDC, we've seen companies come here with the intent of creating a global talent hub – to attract global talent or move global talent who are at risk of leaving their roles in the US. If you’re tackling talent challenges, this could be a strategy you want to explore, too. 

We asked Pavan Dhillon, one of North America’s leading immigration law experts, for her thoughts on the topic. 

Key Questions:

• How does an immigration lawyer help growing businesses access Canadian immigration programs?
• What is the Global Talent Stream and how do companies access it?
• What is the Intra-Company Transfer program and what unique benefits does it provide to growing companies?
• Are there any industries or roles that align particularly well with Canada's immigration programs?
• What pitfalls should companies avoid during the immigration process?
• What advice will help companies have a smooth and successful immigration process?

Have thoughts? Connect with Waterloo EDC on Twitter and LinkedIn or contact us at waterlooedc.ca.

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With a large wave of layoffs reported in November 2022, many H-1B visa holders worry about what their next steps should be. In this podcast episode, Anu Nair speaks with partner Bill Stock and senior associate Maria Mihaylova to discuss the potential impact of recent layoffs occurring in the different industries and how they affect H-1B employees.

As concerns rise for H-1B employees, Klasko attorneys address these pressing questions on what you need to know in the case of an H-1B layoff.

• How long can an H-1B worker remain in the U.S. once they have been laid off?
• What happens if a new H-1B employer is found within the grace period?
• Is a change of status an option during the grace period?
• If unable to find a new employer within the grace period, what will be the cost of a return trip home?
• Are F-1, O-1, or J-1 visas an option to return to the U.S.?
• Do you get to keep your priority date if your previous employer filed your I-140 petition?
• Can you still get a green card approved if you no longer have a job offer with the I-140 employer?
• What are some self-sponsor options for people who are not able to find a petitioning employer?

For more information on this topic, read our latest blog and infographic:

• I Have an H-1B Visa and Just Got Laid Off. What Do I Need to Know?

Speakers on this episode are:

• Bill Stock
• Anu Nair
• Maria Mihaylova

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The H-1B visa program will see big changes in 2020, with the impending rollout of the new H-1B electronic registration process for this year’s H-1B lottery. What does that mean for employers?

The experienced employment based Klasko immigration attorneys discussed this change, plus covered annual filing trends and offered strategic advice in this webinar recording that took place on January 16, 2020. To view the webinar recording, please click here.

Speakers on this episode are:

• William A. Stock
• Elise A. Fialkowski
• Michele G. Madera

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