In recent years, the U.S. has increased restrictions on legal immigration while the number of people immigrating to Canada has steadily climbed. With a similar climate, culture, and lifestyle as the US, Canada is an appealing choice for many foreign nationals. International students and STEM professionals in the US may be pleasantly surprised at how much more immigrant-friendly Canada is.
As the demand for technology professionals across the world continues to rise, companies are aggressively seeking and recruiting highly-qualified technology workers. International students studying or working in the US can consider Canada and get expedited immigration through the country’s Global Talent Stream.
To get you the information you need to know about immigrating to Canada, we teamed up with Interstride, an organization dedicated to supporting international students, and Yulia Kan, a Canadian Immigration Consultant at Envoy Global. In this interview, Yulia answers the most frequently asked questions from technology professionals looking to relocate to Canada.