Work Permits
Jan 5, 2012, 5:09 pm
#1
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Work Permits
I am an American Citizen working for a Canadian consulting company and I will be starting a new project in Canada. As such, I know I qualify under the "business person" definition of NAFTA to allow for expedited processing for work permits.
I could not find any information, however, regarding what documents I would need for obtaining a work permit. Has anyone done this that can provide some insight?
I could not find any information, however, regarding what documents I would need for obtaining a work permit. Has anyone done this that can provide some insight?
Jan 7, 2012, 1:40 pm
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have a look at the link below if you haven't already.
Copy of your degree and letter from your employer in addition to your travel docs. I *think* all you have to do is make the request when you arrive in Canada.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/sp...ness.asp#nafta
Copy of your degree and letter from your employer in addition to your travel docs. I *think* all you have to do is make the request when you arrive in Canada.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/sp...ness.asp#nafta
Jan 9, 2012, 6:23 am
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have a look at the link below if you haven't already.
Copy of your degree and letter from your employer in addition to your travel docs. I *think* all you have to do is make the request when you arrive in Canada.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/sp...ness.asp#nafta
Copy of your degree and letter from your employer in addition to your travel docs. I *think* all you have to do is make the request when you arrive in Canada.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/sp...ness.asp#nafta
Here's what I did:
1. Proceed with NEXUS as normal and then head straight to immigration.
2. Explained I was looking for a work permit and then handed my Company's letter describing why I needed it.
3. Agent asked a few questions (e.g. will I be doing direct management? Does the company have Canadian employees available? Will I be working anywhere else?)
4. I paid the fee ($150) while she completed the paperwork.
5. Did not have to show my transcript or resume, but had them both there.