Are companies moving to Canada?

Google, Microsoft, Intel and Uber have either opened or announced plans for new offices in Canada. “Toronto’s now the fastest-growing tech city in North America,” said Yung Wu, the CEO of the MaRS Discovery District, a technology hub in Toronto that’s home to 150 tech startups.

How can a business owner immigrate to Canada?

To be eligible, you must have:

1. A commitment of support from a designated Canadian venture capital fund, business incubator or angel investor group.
2. An ability to communicate in either French or English.
3. An adequate amount of money in order to settle and provide for the cost of living prior to earning an income.

Is Intra Company Transfer LMIA exempt?

Qualified intra-company transferees require work permits and are exempted from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) under paragraph R205(a) (exemption code C12) as they provide significant economic benefit to Canada through the transfer of their expertise to Canadian businesses.

Is ‘Oh Canada’ the answer to US immigration restrictions?

“Oh, Canada” is a refrain more U.S. companies, high-skilled foreign nationals and international students are listening to in response to more restrictive immigration policies in the United States.

Is Canada becoming a high-skilled immigration destination?

Canada is becoming a destination for high-skilled foreign workers who can’t get new or extended status in the United States. Sometimes U.S companies just “park” these workers in Canada, hoping to get them eventually into the United States.

Can a US company Park a foreign employee in Canada?

Sometimes U.S companies just “park” these workers in Canada, hoping to get them eventually into the United States. However, many other U.S. companies have opened affiliates in Canada to which they are transferring their foreign workers on a long-term basis.

How did Canada change its immigration system?

In 1952, a new Immigration Act continued Canada’s discriminatory policies against non-European and non-American immigrants. However, in 1962 Ottawa ended racial discrimination as a feature of the immigration system. In 1967, a points system was introduced to rank potential immigrants for eligibility.