Work Permit for US Bachelor Graduate

[ntassone]

Hi,

I am a graphic designer and have a job offer with a Canadian employer and a diploma from my university. Will I be able to cross the border and get my work permit there? Do I need to submit the work permit application previously?

Thanks for your help!!

Nick

[PMM]

Hi

Hi,

I am a graphic designer and have a job offer with a Canadian employer and a diploma from my university. Will I be able to cross the border and get my work permit there? Do I need to submit the work permit application previously?

Thanks for your help!!

Nick

Are you a US Citizen or Green Card holder?  If yes, then you can obtain a work permit at the border with the approved LMO from the employer.  If you are a US citizen, you MAY be able to apply under NAFTA if you meet the criteria under chapter 16 for Graphic Designers.  http://www.international.gc.ca/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/agr-acc/nafta-alena/texte/chap16.aspx?lang=en#section_d

[ntassone]

I am a US citizen.

[ntassone]

So if I go to the border with a list of my belongings I'm taking, my diploma, and my job offer from my employer, I will be able to cross and obtain a work permit?

[CPAMATRIX]

as a US citizen
you will not have a problem at the border

Good luck

[scylla]

As PMM indicated, you may also need an LMO from your employer. An LMO is not the same thing as a job offer:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/employers/lmo-basics.asp

[ntassone]

Hey everyone,

Thanks for your help. I was able to cross with a transcript of my university and job offer. Because graphic design is covered by NAFTA, I was able to cross without an LMO.

Thanks for your help!

[scylla]

Great news - congrats!!!

[CPAMATRIX]

Hey everyone,

Thanks for your help. I was able to cross with a transcript of my university and job offer. Because graphic design is covered by NAFTA, I was able to cross without an LMO.

Thanks for your help!

Congrats
That was quick,  you really moving fast.
For the benefit of those of us, who will be seeking work permit
kindly keep us posted as to when you apply and how long it took.

Good Luck in Canada
What province are you settling in?