Dear Community,
I am a researcher from a Visa exempt country, with an LMIA exemption. I have an offer letter and a work contract from a Canadian university.
What I need to start my job is a work permit for which I can apply online, however, due to waiting periods of more than a year and the nature of academia this is not feasible.
The university, which is recruiting me, informed me that I may apply for an work permit at the port of entry (i.e. some airport within Canada).
In order to get there, I need an eTA. However the eTA form online does not seem to have an option that applies to me, since I intend to work there, but am not work permit exempt.
I could indicate that I am coming as a tourist, but am not sure, if that is okay.
please advise.
I am a researcher from a Visa exempt country, with an LMIA exemption. I have an offer letter and a work contract from a Canadian university.
What I need to start my job is a work permit for which I can apply online, however, due to waiting periods of more than a year and the nature of academia this is not feasible.
The university, which is recruiting me, informed me that I may apply for an work permit at the port of entry (i.e. some airport within Canada).
In order to get there, I need an eTA. However the eTA form online does not seem to have an option that applies to me, since I intend to work there, but am not work permit exempt.
I could indicate that I am coming as a tourist, but am not sure, if that is okay.
please advise.