extending my stay in canada

[Karlshammar]

I know, job_seeker; my situation was not identical. I was simply offering (hopefully helpful) additional information.

[job_seeker]

I know, job_seeker; my situation was not identical. I was simply offering (hopefully helpful) additional information.

Yeah we all try in however way we can to offer info and help. No offense meant=))

[Karlshammar]

Well, only if you enter by air or sea. You do not need ESTA authorization to enter by land.

Furthermore, persons traveling to the U.S.A. under the visa-waiver program may only stay for 90 days and cannot extend this time. The six month time limit is for persons entering Canada only.

Since you were an Australian passport-holder you do not need a visa to travel to Canada or the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program. However, you do need to apply online, free, an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) at least three days before you wish to enter the U.S. You may stay as a traveller in either country for as long as six months unless the Custom or Immigration Officer at the border put a limtation on your passport.

[MissPierrot]

While visiting as a tourist (with visa-free passport) for 6 months, can one apply for jobs in Canada and get WP?

tx

[Karlshammar]

You can certainly apply for jobs, but you will have to have the work permit before you can begin working, and you have to qualify the same way as everyone else.

While visiting as a tourist (with visa-free passport) for 6 months, can one apply for jobs in Canada and get WP?

tx

[MissPierrot]

You can certainly apply for jobs, but you will have to have the work permit before you can begin working, and you have to qualify the same way as everyone else.

I understand that. What I meant was if you can get WP from inside Canada or you have to leave and apply for it from your country of residence?

[job_seeker]

I understand that. What I meant was if you can get WP from inside Canada or you have to leave and apply for it from your country of residence?

If you are from a country whose citizens do not need a visa to enter Canada, you may be able to obtain your work permit from a port of entry once you have a positive labour market opinion.