Canada’s Artificial Intelligent advantage and open immigration policy highlights

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What makes Canada more accessible than other countries to new AI talent from abroad?

The study examines several key immigration policies that are significantly more advantageous than those of other countries and therefore place Canada in an excellent position to attract highly skilled workers and to earn a reputation as a world leader in artificial intelligence in the years to come.
First, the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom and France all have work visa duration limits ranging from three to six years and a cap on the number of renewals. In Canada, there is no limit on the length of stay of temporary foreign workers, as the duration of work permits is determined by the worker’s employer.
Second, compared to the other four countries where processing times for work permits or temporary visas are typically several months, in Canada, the process generally takes between two and eight weeks, depending on the country from which the worker is applying and the position the worker wishes to hold. In addition, Canada issues work permits throughout the year, unlike, for example, the United States, where those applying for an H1-B visa must wait for the annual lottery.
Third, among the five countries analyzed, Canada is the only one that allows foreign workers who hold a visa or work permit to apply for permanent residence right away. In all other countries, the wait time is contingent on quotas and can vary between three and five years.
In addition, Canada offers a wide range of immigration pathways for highly skilled workers. The latest count conducted by CIC News found that there are now more than 100 such options.
Immigration policies pave the way for those who wish to settle in Canada on a permanent or temporary basis
The main route to permanent residence in Canada is to apply through Express Entry – a management system that is used to process applications for permanent residence from foreign workers. The process generally takes six to nine months and is based on a point system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
The system ranks workers based on factors such as age, work experience and education, among others. Candidates applying through Express Entry do not need a job offer to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
Canadian immigration candidates can also seek permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which allows provinces to nominate workers with skills and qualifications specifically required in the province.
AI and tech experts who are considering their options in Canada could consider looking at provinces like Ontario, or British Columbia which have a focal point of Canada’s technology sector.

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