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Move to Canada While Keeping Your Job

VanHack's Canadian Engineering Office helps software engineers relocate while they keep working for their current employer.

Check your eligibility and apply now.

Who Can Apply?

VanHack's Canadian Engineering Office is designed specifically for Software Engineers who:

Work for an international company
with a stable position they'd like to keep
Earn at least US$60,000 per year (US dollars)
with a single employer
Want to relocate and live in Canada
while continuing their career

Program Pricing

Both fees can be paid by you or your employer. You decide!

Many companies choose to cover this investment to retain their talent. To help you start that conversation, we provide a ready-to-use letter template you can send to your employer explaining the program and its benefits.

Open the employer email template

One-time

Application fee

Covers the relocation and visa process managed by VanHack.

US$5,000

Monthly

Payroll administration fee

Paid on top of your salary to cover health insurance and other government costs.

15% of salary

A career move that benefits you and who you love!

Secure a Canadian work permit through VanHack or an eligible Canadian partner entity while continuing with your current employer

Work remotely from British Columbia, Alberta, or Ontario

Get a Canadian work permit

Keep your current job

Get visas for eligible family members

Align time zones with your current employer

Move closer to Canadian permanent residency and citizenship

Improve your quality of life

A growing community in Canada

Engineers, families, and employers have already made the move possible together.

Engineers relocated to Canada
Family members relocated
Companies that trusted VanHack

Trusted by leading companies and teams

Meet the engineers who took the leap and found their new leaf 🍁!

A few moments from the people and families behind the program.

Alex with another person at Vancouver International Airport — Alex
From Russia

Peter taking a photo with his family at an airport in Vancouver — Peter
From Singapore

Mauro standing with another person in a transit terminal — Mauro
From Italy

Tobi standing with another person outside an airport arrivals area in Calgary — Tobi
From Nigeria

Jorge with a group dressed for winter — Jorge
From Chile

Frank with another person smiling at an airport — Frank
From Dominican Republic

Francis with another person by the water with mountains behind them — Francis
From Nigeria

Olu smiling in the snow — Olu
From Nigeria

Rafael standing with another person in an office — Rafael
From Brazil

Ricardo with three other people in an airport jet bridge — Ricardo
From Mexico

Ronak smiling near a Canadian flag — Ronak
From India

Dotun smiling at his desk — Dotun
From France

Explore the program

A VanHacker holding a Canadian flag — Many VanHackers got their dream job in Canada with VanHack.

A VanHacker arriving at an airport — Many VanHackers got their dream job in Canada with VanHack.

Next Steps to Embark on Your Journey

1

Sign Up to Verify Eligibility:

Submit the form on this page.

2

Application Review:

Our team will review your application, and if you meet the criteria, we'll book a call to e-meet you and explain next steps.

3

Confirmation & Introduction:

Once you get approval from VanHack, it's time to introduce VanHack to your current employer.

4

Contractual Alignment:

VanHack will discuss the contractual details with your employer. You’ll then sign an employment contract with VanHack or an eligible Canadian partner entity, ensuring a seamless continuation of your work with your current employer.

5

Embarking on Your Journey:

With a contract in place, you can initiate the visa process with the support of VanHack's Global Mobility Team. Canada is ready to embrace your professional aspirations and personal dreams.