The Complete Guide for American Companies Expanding to Canada

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H-1B Denied? 

No Problem

Get Canadian work permit before your OPT/H-1B status expires.

Continue Your 6-figure Tech Role From Canada

Get a Canadian work permit in 45-90 days

Same role, same salary range

Immediate family relocation

PR in 12-24 months

Tech Leaders Who Kept Their Dreams Alive

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ML Engineer from Datassembly

How This Works: Employer Partnership Program

Your employer retains their top talent. You keep your job. Win-win.

For You

Zero relocation costs

Similar compensation

No more visa hassles

Your spouse gets work permit

For Your Employer

Save $85K+ in replacement costs

No productivity loss

Project and Team Continuity

Canadian expansion ready

All you need to do is

Get personalized relocation plan

We help you present the business case to your employer

Your employer confirms partnership

U.S. vs Canada Immigration Path

Responsive Comparison Table
Your Current Status in USA With Syndesus in Canada
Work Authorization H-1B/OPT uncertainty Guaranteed work permit
Processing Time 4-6 months 45-90 days
Spouse Work Permit Delayed/None Immediate
Path to PR 5-50 years 12-24 months
Job Security Visa-dependent Employer-independent
Location Limited mobility Multiple tech hubs

Why Canada?

Still in North America

Same time zone as SF/NYC

50% lower living cost

Global tech and AI hub

Universal healthcare

World-class schools

Why do Employers partner with us to retain their Foreign Tech Talent?

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FAQ

1. Can I move my US job to Canada if my company doesn't have a Canadian entity?
Yes. Through our Employer of Record (EOR) service, you can continue your US remote job from Canada even if your company doesn’t have a Canadian office. We handle all legal and payroll requirements, acting as your official employer in Canada while you maintain your current role, team, and salary. This solution is ideal for H-1B rejected candidates or those seeking alternatives to US immigration.

Yes, this program remains valid if you are operating under an independent contractor agreement with a company or working as a self-employed/freelancer, provided that you can demonstrate that you meet the minimum annual income requirement from a single employer. Please note that this program does not apply if you have multiple jobs with different employers.

While ideal for tech roles, our program helps various STEM professionals secure US remote work from Canada, including Product Managers, Data Scientists, and QA Engineers.

A Closed Work Permit, which means your employment is limited to your contract with Syndesus. This kind of permit is issued to a foreign worker to work in a specific position and for one particular employer listed on the LMIA – Labour Market Impact Assessment.

Requirements for moving your US remote job to Canada include:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Current US company employment
  • 1+ year professional experience
  • Valid OPT/H-1B status
  • Salary > $65k
  • Current role falls under STEM category
Unfortunately not. Your employer must cover the Company Financial Obligations since this is an employer led program.

We are sorry to hear that. One of the main eligibility criterias is to have a current job under the STEM category. If you are looking for jobs in Canada, please see open positions here listed by our Recruiting specialist – https://pathtocanada.com/working-in-canada/current-tech-jobs/

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