Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills.

But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and some experts warn the increased visa fee could actually accelerate the exodus south.

Here are five things you need to know about the U.S. H-1B visa fee.

What is happening in the U. S.?

U.S. President Donald Trump announced last month that new H-1B visa applications will be subject to a $100,000 fee going forward.

These work visas are good for three years and are used to attract employees with hard-to-find skills and at least a bachelor degree.

According to Pew Research, abo

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