Hi All,
I've been looking everywhere to find the solution to this but no guidance yet. I am planning to come to Canada from Australia as part of an Intra-Company Transfer as a highly skilled worker. My flight will take me via the US, and in order to circumvent long application times by applying for a consular work permit, I am looking at applying for a work permit when I arrive in Canada. I am fully vaccinated and will be arriving after September 7th when the borders open up, but the CIC website says the following:
"Most people can’t apply for a work permit or give their biometrics at a Canadian port of entry right now due to travel restrictions.
You should only apply at the port of entry if you meet all of these conditions:
I am unsure if this is going to change after September 7th, or if a border officer will take the fact that my travel will originate in Australia as a reason for me to not be eligible to apply at a port of entry. I meet all the other criteria
Has anyone else had similar expeience on this, or have they received advice on this matter?
Thanks.
I've been looking everywhere to find the solution to this but no guidance yet. I am planning to come to Canada from Australia as part of an Intra-Company Transfer as a highly skilled worker. My flight will take me via the US, and in order to circumvent long application times by applying for a consular work permit, I am looking at applying for a work permit when I arrive in Canada. I am fully vaccinated and will be arriving after September 7th when the borders open up, but the CIC website says the following:
"Most people can’t apply for a work permit or give their biometrics at a Canadian port of entry right now due to travel restrictions.
You should only apply at the port of entry if you meet all of these conditions:
- you’re entering Canada from the United States
- you have a valid job offer
- you meet all other requirements to apply at the port of entry
I am unsure if this is going to change after September 7th, or if a border officer will take the fact that my travel will originate in Australia as a reason for me to not be eligible to apply at a port of entry. I meet all the other criteria
Has anyone else had similar expeience on this, or have they received advice on this matter?
Thanks.
