International Visitors
Queen's University-
Entry to Canada Requirements
- Academics Not Requiring Work Permits
- Academics Requiring Work Permits
- Process, Place, & Cost to Enter
- Entry for Spouse and Children
- Is a Medical Required?
Academics Requiring Work Permits
Important
Citizens of certain countries require a visa to enter Canada in addition to the work permit.
Check this web site for a list of visa countries: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp
Guest Lecturer(invited by Queen's to give a series of lectures for a period of less than one academic term. Does not need to be a professor) |
Documents required to obtain a work permit |
Visiting Professor(taking a position for not more than two academic years; retains position at the home institution) |
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Research Award Recipient(a direct recipient of an academic research award paid by a Canadian academic institution or a foreign source) |
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American, Mexican and Chilean University Teacher(University teachers are included in the NAFTA and CCFTA lists of professionals who may be issued a work permit for up to three years) |
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Visitors described above will have to apply for a work permit. For forms and further details refer to Citizenship and Immigration.
Visitors described above do not require a labour market opinion (LMO) from Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC).