Short-term Internship in Canada

[asaa]

Hi all,

I would like to know if I need to apply for another type of visa than "visitors visa" if I want to stay in Canada for 3 months and do research in a research institute (as an internship) in these cases:

-I am funded by my home university outside Canada,
or
-I am funded by the research institute in Canada

Thank you in advance,

 

[Jalex23]

Hi all,

I would like to know if I need to apply for another type of visa than "visitors visa" if I want to stay in Canada for 3 months and do research in a research institute (as an internship) in these cases:

-I am funded by my home university outside Canada.
-I am funded by the research institute in Canada

Thank you in advance,

You need a work/study permit as you are receiving money from the research institution.

 

[asaa]

You need a work/study permit as you are receiving money from the research institution.

Thank you for the reply.

So, in the first case, that I receive money from my home university I do not need a work permit, only a visitor visa is enough, right?

Thank you

 

[Jalex23]

Thank you for the reply.

So, in the first case, that I receive money from my home university I do not need a work permit, only a visitor visa is enough, right?

Thank you

Correct.

 

[asaa]

Correct.

Hi again,

I have one more question. In case I am funded by my home university, but the host institution in Canada provides me an accommodation, am I still considered as an independent visitor?

Thanks,

 

[Jalex23]

Hi again,

I have one more question. In case I am funded by my home university, but the host institution in Canada provides me an accommodation, am I still considered as an independent visitor?

Thanks,

That is tricky. Accommodation can be considered a payment and therefore be considered working. I think in this case you should ask this in the students forum:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/forums/international-students.2/