Coming from US, Apply for work permit at poe

[daytripper]

I have a post doctoral position offer in Canada, currently in US. I am looking to move to Canada from US. I am concerned since my f1visa in us is expiring.

Has anyone going to canada from us recently obtained work permit at poe ? It says below that application for work permit at port of entry is possible, and I meet these requirements.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/apply/poe.html

 

[thevisawhisperer]

You cannot apply for a work permit at a Canadian port of entry during this time unless you meet these 3 conditions:

• You’re entering Canada from the United States.
  • You cannot travel from inside Canada to the port of entry (in other words, you cannot “flagpole”).
• You have a valid job offer and meet all other requirements to apply at a port of entry.
• You have a plan to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Canada.

 

[daytripper]

You cannot apply for a work permit at a Canadian port of entry during this time unless you meet these 3 conditions:

• You’re entering Canada from the United States.
  • You cannot travel from inside Canada to the port of entry (in other words, you cannot “flagpole”).
• You have a valid job offer and meet all other requirements to apply at a port of entry.
• You have a plan to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Canada.

Thanks! I currently meet all these requirements but wanted to see if anyone had a successful experience.

 

[canuck78]

Thanks! I currently meet all these requirements but wanted to see if anyone had a successful experience.

Do you have a TRV or are you visa exempt?

 

[daytripper]

Visa exempt just need eta and have it

 

[canuck78]

Visa exempt just need eta and have it

So yes flying to Canada should be possible with a confirmed job offer.

 

[Helina93]

I was going to post this same question. My spouse and I have a pending PR application that has been delayed due to Covid. Because he’s a U.S citizen living in the U.S, I thought he could apply at a port of entry for a work permit. I called border services at least 10 times over the span of a week and got a few different answers on whether or not he could apply for one at the border currently. But when I spoke to senior agents they both said he could as long as he has a valid job offer. He’ll be applying for jobs over the next week. Let’s keep each other updated on our experiences!

 

[daytripper]

I was going to post this same question. My spouse and I have a pending PR application that has been delayed due to Covid. Because he’s a U.S citizen living in the U.S, I thought he could apply at a port of entry for a work permit. I called border services at least 10 times over the span of a week and got a few different answers on whether or not he could apply for one at the border currently. But when I spoke to senior agents they both said he could as long as he has a valid job offer. He’ll be applying for jobs over the next week. Let’s keep each other updated on our experiences!

Good luck to your family. I plan on crossing the border early October, will update.

 

[Jag2020]

WHen cic website say you are entering canada from united states, are they referring only to US Citizens & green holder rite ? Not people in US working on Visa ?

 

[daytripper]

WHen cic website say you are entering canada from united states, are they referring only to US Citizens & green holder rite ? Not people in US working on Visa ?

It is the latter. I am in US on visa, will be going to Canada soon from US.

 

[Jag2020]

But even you are entering from US to Canada, since you are not a US citizen or GC holder do you still need Canada work permit & Visa (Both) rite ? Not just offer letter or WP alone ?

 

[daytripper]

But even you are entering from US to Canada, since you are not a US citizen or GC holder do you still need Canada work permit & Visa (Both) rite ? Not just offer letter or WP alone ?

See below. I do need work permit, which I can apply for at POE. I am looking for those that recently had successful experience doing so.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/apply/poe.html