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    post-doc researcher work permit

    I've been living in Canada since 2007. I went to Russia in November and applied from there to be eligible for the two-week processing standard. All my work and study experience was acquired at the same university in Canada, so my application was probably easier to review that most.
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    post-doc researcher work permit

    I submitted my application on 2021-11-17 and got it approved on 2022-01-12, two days after calling them, though they always say that calling them doesn't speed up the processing. I explained that my application was very simple and that it should not have taken long to review. Maybe that helped.
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    Postdoctoral fellowship LMIA exempt working permit

    I called CIC today. The agent confirmed that postdocs are still eligible for expedited processing, but it might be longer than two weeks due to COVID. To future applications: When answering the question "Do you plan to work in one of the following categories?", select NO (the agent spent 10...
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    Work Permit - Global Skills Strategy - 2 Week Processing

    How about you, richielo, were you able to get 2-week processing?
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    Postdoctoral fellowship LMIA exempt working permit

    Oh, that too bad. I want to start in January...
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    Postdoctoral fellowship LMIA exempt working permit

    Like you, nedalnedal, I was also unable to get "Foreign Worker - International Mobility Program (eTA required)". I'm getting the same two results as you depending on whether I choose Yes or No when answering the question "Do you plan to work in one of the following categories?". Which option did...
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    Applied for a PGWP after finishing BSc in 2009, never used it (started MSc instead), can I apply for another one now after finishing PhD?

    I've just finished my PhD and was given 90 days to leave the country. I'm not sure that's enough time to find a postdoc position or LMIA job. Has anyone had luck renewing their unused PGWP after completing another degree?
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    Am I eligible? BSc, MSc, and soon PhD from Canada; only TA and RA work experienc

    Hi. I'm wondering if I should take my chances and apply for PR or I'd just waste my money? If the latter, how much money are we talking about? $550? Here are a few details: • Completed my BSc and MSc in Alberta, about to finish my PhD. • Teaching Assistantship (TA) is mandatory for all graduate...