With immigration reform in a constant state of flux, many highly-skilled highly skilled workers are being turned away at America's doorstep. Research shows that since 2005, the number of immigrant-founded tech companies in the U.S. has declined as much as 8.5 percent in some areas, including Silicon Valley. Canada, looking to take advantage of the dysfunction, passed the "startup visa" in order to attract spurned immigrant entrepreneurs, create new jobs and drive economic growth.
How does it work?
Canada's visa allows entrepreneurs and their families to enter the country and become citizens almost immediately. The hope is that this very bold and generous residency offer will entice more people to forgo the more arduous application processes of the U.S. and other countries.
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