TEMPORARY WORKER APPLICATION

TEACHERS

Teachers seeking to arrange an exchange placement should first contact The League for the Exchange of Commonwealth Teachers. For more information please see their website www.lect.org.uk/programmes/one_year/.  Once your placement is confirmed you may apply for a Work Permit.

THE APPLICATION

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.

In order for us to process your work permit application you will be required to submit the following documents. The application forms are available for viewing or download on the FORMS page.

1.  Application form - fully completed application form (IMM1295B). Please include a day-time telephone and fax number if possible, in case we need to contact you. 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.  Passport - you must provide a copy of the identity page.

4.  Photographs - two passport photos for you and accompanying family members. Please write the name on the back.

5.  Letter from L.E.C.T. - letter from the League confirming your placement details in Canada.

6.  Medical - You are required to have a medical examination before a work permit can be issued because you will be employed in an occupation in which protection of public health is essential. When we receive your application, we will issue your medical examination forms and instructions. You must undergo a medical examination with one of the designated medical practitioners who will send the results to us for review.

Open work permits can be issued to spouses, common-law or same sex partners of holders of valid work permits valid for 6 months or more.

Please see the Spousal Work Permit page for more information.