TEMPORARY WORKER APPLICATIONS

POST DOCTORAL FELLOW

The following information applies to a Post Doctoral Fellow seeking to enter Canada.

If you are a national of a country whose citizens require a temporary resident visa (click on this link to view the list) then you should include your passport when submitting your documentation. If you do not require a visa, a photocopy will suffice.

All applicants must submit the following documents to the High Commission:

1.  Application form - Each applicant must submit a fully completed and signed application FORM (IMM1295B) which should include a day time telephone number. Please write Post Doctorial Fellow or C-44 on the top right corner of your application. A separate application form is required if your spouse wishes to apply for an open work permit. Please refer to the Worker Section home page.

2.  Processing Fee - Basic fee $150 per application for work permit. See the FEES page for full information on the processing fees which apply to you.

When posting your application, DO NOT SEND CASH. IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The fee must be paid by bank draft in Canadian Dollars and can be purchased at most major banks. This draft should be made payable to:

RECEIVER GENERAL FOR CANADA

Please write your name and address and telephone number on the reverse of your bank draft.

We can only accept a bankers draft in Canadian Dollars or postal orders in UK pounds sterling for applications made in person at our office for Work Permits.  No cash will be accepted.

This fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of your application.

3.  Photographs - Two passport sized photographs of yourself. Please write your name on the back.

4. Job Offer - Offer of employment in Canada on company letterhead which is up to date, indicating your  job title, duties, salary, dates of employment - note e-mails are not acceptable.

5.  Qualification -  Proof that you have met all requirements for your Ph.D. i.e. copy certificate or letter from your supervisor confirming all requirements for Ph.D. award have been met including viva voce.