Full transcript, sources & methodology:

https://www.thepricer.org/how-much-does-it-cost-to-switch-from-h-1b-dreams-to-canadas-tech-pathways/

For many tech workers in the U.S. on an H-1B visa, Canada’s Global Talent Stream and other pathways look like a tempting alternative. But how much does it actually cost to pack up and switch?

In this episode we break down:

• Government fees for work permits and permanent residency

• Immigration lawyer retainers and paperwork help

• First-month living costs in Toronto or Vancouver

• Moving, relocation, and opportunity costs

From application fees to housing sticker shock, here’s what it really takes to trade your H-1B dreams for Canada’s tech corridors.