Short term researcher Global Skills Strategy

[Nidhib1106]

I have a valid V1 vistor visa multiple entry with validity till 2023 as I visited for vacation earlier. Can I use that for short term (less than 120 days) research at a public funded Canadian university without any additional visa or work permit?

Link to the work permit exemption page on cic: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/researcher-exemption.html

 

[Nidhib1106]

Yes you can. The link you have posted yourself answers all your questions. Make sure to ask for a visitor record at POE with work permit exemption noted on arrival.

Alright. Thanks Andy.

So at the canadian airport I just show my offer letter from prof/university and then just verbally request them to give a visitor record?

 

[Nidhib1106]

Yep. And make sure they mention work permit exempt on the visitor record.

They will give that without any hassles, right? Just on requesting.

Also, I forgot to clarify, I will be fully funded by MITACS (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitacs_Canada).
So this is NOT a self-funded research. That is also fine, right?

 

[Nidhib1106]

Yep. And make sure they mention work permit exempt on the visitor record.

Hi!. Being funded by MITACS (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitacs_Canada) is also fine for the work permit exemption, right?