Get a work permit while in Canada

[mleczny]

Hi,

I'm Spanish post-doc researcher. Currently I'm in Canada and I have just been offer a job for several months.

As a post-doc and given that the job is a research position at the University, I belong to the Academic and students group of workers that do not need a LMO.

Do you know if I can go to an entry point and get the work permit immediately (as I did last year for a short term job)?

Besides the points of entry, are there other offices in the country where I can get a "fast" work permit?

I mean fast as getting the permit the very same day.

Thanks a lot!!

Paco

 

[scylla]

Port of entry is your only option - and it must be a land port of entry (not an airport).

 

[mleczny]

Port of entry is your only option - and it must be a land port of entry (not an airport).

Thanks a lot!

Is it necessary to conceal the fact that I was in the country and just left to get back in to get a work permit?

I mean, I won't carry any baggage with me while I'm applying for a 9 months work permit at the border. It's a bit awkward for the officer, isn't it?

Thanks!

 

[canadavisa13]

immigration officers are familiar with this procedure which is called flag poling so no worries its not going to be awkward at all.

 

[mleczny]

immigration officers are familiar with this procedure which is called flag poling so no worries its not going to be awkward at all.

I see.

Thanks!