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3x2

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Jul 30, 2014
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I am going to Canada within 4 weeks for 3 months of research at University of British Columbia. I will not get paid, but I anyway need a work permit. Why was it refused? What can I do. For this refusal they needed over three months.

They give as reason:
You have not demonstrated that you come within the exceptions under section 186 of the regulations
exempting you from the requirement to obtain a work permit or that your employment in Canada comes
within the exceptions to section 203 of the regulations. As a result, your offer of employment must be the
subject of an economic effect determination before a work permit can be issued to you. Your employer in
Canada should contact the local office of the Department of Employment and Social Development
Canada to begin this process.

Please help!!!
 
But according to the following I don't need one!!!

Co-op students
Where a work placement or internship is part of the field of study, the foreign student does not need to obtain a labor market opinion.
 
3x2 said:
But according to the following I don't need one!!!

Co-op students
Where a work placement or internship is part of the field of study, the foreign student does not need to obtain a labor market opinion.
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The quote you provided above refers to foreign students studying in Canada.
 
3x2 said:
I am a student from Switzerland. I study in Switzerland.
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Right. So the co-op statement you quoted doesn't apply to you because you are studying outside of Canada.
 
It exactly applies to me: I am a foreign student and the foreign student does not need one.
 
3x2 said:
It exactly applies to me: I am a foreign student and the foreign student does not need one.
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No - it doesn't apply to you. You've misunderstood. It applies to foreign students who are studying in Canada. You are a foreign student BUT you are not studying in Canada. Therefore this statement does not apply to you. Here is the direct quote from the CIC web site:

Co-op students
These are international students studying in Canada and doing co-op work placements or internships as part of their study program

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-permit.asp
 
But do you think if I come with the following argument, that I can get around the work permit? Because in fact it is part of my diploma.

I want to go to Canada to do self-funded research. Do I need a work permit?

Persons who are doing self-funded research (for example foreign students doing research in Canada for their diploma/thesis at their home university[/color]) meet the definition of business visitors and can therefore work without a work permit, so long as there is no displacement of Canadian or permanent resident workers, nor should there be any employer-employee relationship. In addition, the individual or the Canadian institution must not receive remuneration for the research. Business visitors, including self-funded researchers, should have all relevant documents on hand to present to the officer when seeking entry to Canada. Please check the requirements for business visitors.

Would this include me? And where do I find the corresponding law to convince an officer at the boarder?
 
Hi 3x2,

do you understand english or pretend to??????you have been told couple times by (scylla) that the quote you refer to does not apply to you and i have told you that you are going to need an LMIA to obtain a work permit other then that FORGET it.
don't be a big headed when it comes to seeking help on an immigration forum from people who knows better then you or spend some money and go see a lawyer to waste it on the same advise you have been offered here for free by co-operative people helping others achieve their goal.
 
Thanks, I apprecitate your work, but I found the following question on CIC austria and I want to know where I can find this text on the offical website of CIC.

I want to go to Canada to do self-funded research. Do I need a work permit?

Persons who are doing self-funded research (for example foreign students doing research in Canada for their diploma/thesis at their home university) meet the definition of business visitors and can therefore work without a work permit, so long as there is no displacement of Canadian or permanent resident workers, nor should there be any employer-employee relationship. In addition, the individual or the Canadian institution must not receive remuneration for the research. Business visitors, including self-funded researchers, should have all relevant documents on hand to present to the officer when seeking entry to Canada. Please check the requirements for business visitors.
 
You really should just contact CIC and get their advice on how to proceed (1-888-242-2100) or contact the Canadian embassy in Switzerland and ask if the self-funded provision applies to you.
 
Here you go, 3x2

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/switzerland-suisse/index.aspx?lang=eng&view=d
 
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