Visitor
- short term visit, may need a Temporary Resident Visa or eTA depending on country of citizenship
- this category applies to individuals invited for an interview
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- hosts name, title, contact information in case CBSA/IRCC needs to make contact
- reason for the invitation (interview)
- full name of the person being invited
- intended duration of stay
- statement specifying who will be responsible for travel expenses
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Researcher visiting for maximum of 120 days
- applicant has a significant role to play or value to add to the research project
- demonstrated academic excellence or expertise in the field related in the work to be undertaken
- position reflects the experience an expertise of the applicant and the role they will play in the project
- must be outside of Canada, non-renewable, can only be used once a year
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- Name, address, position of guest
- nature and location of research work
- intended length of stay
- arrangements for remuneration, if any
- Name, address, position of host, include a business card if possible
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- proof of citizenship
- Visa or eTA as required
- letter of invitation
- NOTE: If the person is to be paid, they must ask for a Visitor Record when entering Canada. This document will enable them to apply for a SIN so that they can be paid by the university.
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Guest Lecturer
- invited to give a series of lectures
- occupies a temporary position for less than one academic term
- does not need to be a professor
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- Name, address, position of guest lecturer
- purpose of the trip
- nature and location of lecturing
- intended length of stay
- evidence that period of stay is less than one academic term
- arrangements for remuneration, if any
- Name, address, position of host, include a business card if possible
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Visiting Professor
- coming for a period of no more than two academic years
- retains position abroad
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- Name, address, position of guest
- offer of a position as "Visiting Professor"
- nature and location of position
- intended length of stay
- arrangements for remuneration, if any
- Name, address, position of host, include a business card if possible
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Research Award Recipient
- the direct recipient of an academic research award paid by an Canadian academic institution or a foreign source (China Scholarship Council, etc)
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- Name, address, position of guest
- nature and location of intended work/research
- intended length of stay
- letter of award containing name of individual and description of award
- Name, address, position of host, include a business card if possible
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Academic Consultant
- appraises or evaluates academic programs, including videos
- provides consultation strictly on academic matters
- advises on the appropriateness of hiring a dean for a faculty
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- Name, address, position of guest
- purpose of the trip
- intended length of stay
- arrangements for remuneration and intention to reimburse expenses
- Name, address, position of host, include a business card if possible
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Academic Examiner
- an eminent individual who directs the studies and reviews work done by scholars
- reviews thesis and papers prepared by those scholars
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- Name, address, position of guest
- purpose of the trip
- intended length of stay
- arrangements for remuneration and intention to reimburse expenses
- Name, address, position of host, include a business card if possible
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Public/Guest/Speaker
- addresses a particular convention, graduation, dinner or similar function
- delivers a paper during a seminar, workshop or other related teaching or research activity
- commercial speaker who sells tickets
NOTE seminar or speaking engagement must not last longer than five days
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- Name, address, position of guest
- purpose of the trip
- intended length of stay
- arrangements for remuneration and intention to reimburse expenses
- Name, address, position of host, include a business card if possible
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Self-Funded Researcher
- conducting research in their field of study
- autonomous funding other than a research award
- no displacement of Canadian workers
- no employer/employee relationship with Queen's
- no remuneration to researcher or university for the research
- visiting for 6 months or less
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- Name, address, position of guest
- purpose of the trip
- intended length of stay
- source of funding
- statement of no employer/employee relationship
- Name, address, position of host
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