With Canada’s growing demand for skilled workers and entrepreneurs, the government is exploring new immigration pathways for digital nomads that could provide longer stays and potential transition options to work permits and permanent residency.

• Available to individuals already in the US or arriving at a port of entry.
• Applicants must prove a credible fear of persecution based on:‍
• Race
• Religion
• Nationality
• Political opinion
• Membership in a specific social group

• No annual cap on asylum applications.
• Allows work authorization while waiting for a decision.

• For individuals outside the US seeking resettlement.
• Requires referral through UNHCR or other designated organizations.
• Involves security screenings, medical exams, and background checks.
• Includes financial, housing, and integration assistance upon arrival.

• File an Application or Obtain Referral – Asylum seekers file Form I-589, while refugees go through international screening.
• Provide Supporting Evidence – Submit proof of persecution, country conditions, and personal testimony.
• Attend Interviews & Hearings – Asylum applicants attend a USCIS interview or immigration court hearing.
• Receive a Decision – Approval grants protection and work authorization.
• Apply for Permanent Residency – Refugees and asylees can apply for a Green Card after one year.

• Legal Protection from Persecution – Find safety and a secure future.

• Work & Stability – Apply for employment authorization while waiting for a decision.

• Pathway to Citizenship – Asylees and refugees can apply for US citizenship after five years.