Work permit application procedure help! A beginner.

[eo93]

Hi everyone.

I got a postdoc offer, and want to apply for a work permit. I do not know how should I apply? And procedure?\

Can you tell me also the average time for the Philippines, recently?

 

[scylla]

Hi everyone.

I got a postdoc offer, and want to apply for a work permit. I do not know how should I apply? And procedure?\

Can you tell me also the average time for the Philippines, recently?

Follow instructions below to apply:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...vices/work-canada/permit/temporary/apply.html

Estimated processing time is currently 12 weeks.

 

[eo93]

Follow instructions below to apply:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...vices/work-canada/permit/temporary/apply.html

Estimated processing time is currently 12 weeks.

Thanks, @scylla Could you tell me what is the difference between application procedures for a closed work permit or open work permit? Where I go through the application should I choose that? Should I also write a letter of explanation?

 

[scylla]

Thanks, @scylla Could you tell me what is the difference between application procedures for a closed work permit or open work permit? Where I go through the application should I choose that? Should I also write a letter of explanation?

You are applying for a closed work permit tied to a specific employer - not an open work permit.

 

[eo93]

You are applying for a closed work permit tied to a specific employer - not an open work permit.

Thank you very much @scylla What about LMIA? Does a postdoc need LMIA?

 

[eo93]

@scylla I have one more question. I have a study permit application in process. there is no decision on that. I want to withdraw that, and then apply for a work permit for a postdoc? There is a good reason for this change. I think that it is acceptable by IRCC. I should explain the reason. Am I right? Also, would withdrawing a study permit affect my chance of getting the closed work permit?

 

[scylla]

Thank you very much @scylla What about LMIA? Does a postdoc need LMIA?

Postdocs are generally LMIA exempt.

 

[eo93]

Postdocs are generally LMIA exempt.

Thank you for your response.