With the most recent H-1B cap changes and OPT limitations, the need for services like Syndesus is becoming an ever increasing need. Syndesus is a cross-boarder employment expert service company based in Canada. They have a focus on assisting foreign-born tech workers (and their U.S. employers) with options for working remotely in Canada if they cannot stay in the U.S. due to immigration/work visa issues.

When I interviewed Syndesus founder, Marc Pavlopoulos, he said, "there are over 99% of work visas being awarded" for immigrants in Canada through their "unique process", the Global Talent Stream.

Syndesus has helped many people who were disqualified to work in the US get a Canadian work permit and work for a U.S. tech company remotely from Canada. Their understanding of Canada's Global Talent Stream (GTS) immigration program coupled with their signature process is the structure to bridge the gap between keeping your job in the U.S. and living in Canada.

“Through our Canadian Tech Talent Relocation Program (TRIP), we provide a lifeline for U.S. companies facing the risk of losing their tech talent due to visa restrictions. By leveraging the GTS, we facilitate the relocation of skilled tech professionals remotely to Canada. This strategic move not only retains talent but also offers a seamless solution for remote work that benefits the employer and the worker. Our approach aligns with the need to navigate complex immigration hurdles while ensuring business continuity and fortifying your workforce.”

Sounds too good to be true? Read more here about how Syndesus has changed the lives of many who the U.S. H-1B system has failed.

Check out these stories of Syndesus clients...

Here is the amazing journey of Maitrayee Sohni, UX Designer, Samsung Electronics from OPT to Canada:

"Moving to a new country is a challenging and life-changing experience. It's a journey filled with uncertainty, new beginnings, and cultural adjustments. Maitrayee’s journey began in 2016, when she moved to the U.S. from India for a Master’s in Industrial and Product Design. As a non-STEM major, she qualified for just one year of OPT after graduation. She found an incredible job as a User Experience Designer in the U.S. Unfortunately, her one and only shot at the H-1B visa lottery was unsuccessful in 2021. It was an incredibly stressful time as not only did she not get selected, we were also living through a pandemic.

“Through a friend, she heard about a company named Syndesus that helped U.S. employers retain their employees when the H-1B visa didn’t workout. She had just a few months left in the U.S. so she introduced her company to Syndesus. With their help, she transitioned to Canada in August where she was able to continue working remotely for her U.S. company. Same job, same salary and even same time zone! Best of all, it put her on the path to Canadian PR.

“In 2023, Maitrayee was laid off, but just a week prior to losing her job, her Canadian PR came through! With the freedom of PR, she could work anywhere she wanted in Canada. A few short months later, she received a job offer from Samsung and is now happily settled in Canada.”

Here is the amazing journey of Harshil Shah, Senior Staff Engineer, Vlex from H-1B to Canada:
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"My H-1B was due to expire in January 2023. The first part of my green card application was backlogged due to COVID. Applications that would normally take 4 months were taking almost 8-10 months. At that rate, my green card application wouldn’t be finished until after my visa expired.

“My CEO introduced me to Syndesus who had a viable option to relocate to Canada. It was game-changing! Syndesus moved me to Canada, with the same job and the same team as my H-1B was expiring. The transition process in general was pretty smooth. There were no hiccups and there was always somebody to answer questions.”

You can read 90+ such stories of talented immigrants who opted for Canada as an alternative to the H-1B.

Don't sleep on the opportunities waiting for you. Learn how to retain your US job when U.S. immigration feels impossible. Check your eligibility and explore your path to Canada today!

If you want to learn more about Syndesus’ process and if you’re eligible to apply, contact Syndesus today!

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