For International Academic Visitors
To ensure a smooth entry into Canada for international academic visitors, the visitor and host department or unit will need to determine the visitor's appropriate entry category based on Citizenship and Immigration regulations, as outlined below.
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Academics not requiring work permits - CIC entry categories
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Academics requiring work permits - CIC entry categories
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Information on services available through Citizenship and Immigration Visa Application Centres
International visitors will require documentation appropriate to their intended type of work for themselves as well as ensuring that any accompanying family members have the required visas.