Foreign Worker Academic Handbook

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

2. POLICY INTENT AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

3. ACADEMICS WHO DO NOT REQUIRE WORK PERMITS: 3.1 GENERAL; 3.2 EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWS; 3.3 ACADEMIC CONSULTANTS and ACADEMIC EXAMINERS; 3.4 GUEST SPEAKERS; 3.5 SELF-FUNDED ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS; 3.6 HOLDERS OF STUDENT AUTHORIZATIONS IN CANADA
4. ACADEMICS WHO REQUIRE WORK PERMITS: 4.1 GENERAL; 4.2 GUEST LECTURER; 4.3 POST DOCTORAL FELLOW; 4.4 VISITING PROFESSORS and EXCHANGE PROFESSORS; 4.5 RESEARCH AWARD RECIPIENTS - PAID BY CANADIAN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION; 4.6 RESEARCH AWARD RECIPIENTS - PAID BY FOREIGN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION
5. PROVISIONS OF INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS: 5.1 THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT; 5.2 THE CANADA CHILE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
6. PERMANENT APPOINTMENTS: 6.1 GENERAL; 6.2 TIER 1 - RECRUITING A QUALIFIED CANADIAN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT; 6.3 TIER 2 - SEARCH FOR A FOREIGN ACADEMIC; 6.4 EXEMPTIONS FROM THE TWO TIER RECRUITMENT; 6.5 TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS; 6.6 URGENT REQUEST FOR A "PERMANENT" ACADEMIC; 6.6.1 Procedures; 6.7 SAMPLE ADVERTISING FORMAT; 6.8 REQUEST FOR SECOND TIER SEARCH; 6.9 ACADEMIC RECRUITMENT SUMMARY: REQUEST FOR A FOREIGN WORKER; 6.10 FOREIGN WORKER INFORMATION SHEET

7. APPLYING AT A PORT OF ENTRY

8. APPLYING AT CANADIAN VISA POSTS

9. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

10. VISITOR VISA REQUIREMENTS

11. COST RECOVERY

12. CUSTOMS

13. TAXATION

14. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 14.1 When do I need a work permit; 14.2 What steps are involved; 14.3 How much does it cost; 14.4 How long does it take; 14.5 Where can I apply for a work permit; 14.6 Can my spouse work; 14.7 Can my children attend school; 14.8 Do I need a Social Insurance Number; 14.9 Am I Eligible for Health Coverage in Ontario; 14.10 Can I extend my stay in Canada; 14.11 What if I have a criminal conviction; 14.12 Where can I get more information

15. APPENDIX 1: PROCESSING SUMMARY