Canada Sees Opportunity as Trump’s $100K Visa Fee Redirects Talent
A new $100,000 H-1B fee for new U.S. filings in 2026 may redirect tech talent to Canada. Canada…
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A new $100,000 H-1B fee for new U.S. filings in 2026 may redirect tech talent to Canada. Canada…
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