Hello -
I am a US citizen who has been offered a post doc in Saskatchewan. The university has been telling me a lot of conflicting things about immigration. First I was told to apply for a work permit at the border, since I am a US citizen, and have the required documents. I do not need a labor evaluation as a post doc. I have the offer letter, passport, bank statement and my university transcripts. Now, two weeks before I am supposed to start I got an e-mail from the U saying I should apply via the Canadian consulate in my country. However, the consulate says it takes two MONTHS to process work permits. It also does not specify what type of id I need to send in (I don't want to send off my driver's license or passport for two months without need - can I send in a copy?). The consulate in LA will not let you talk to someone and I cannot find out if applying at the border is the best option. This is already so complicated because I am moving myself in a U-Haul and the University keeps changing in telling me what to do! Someone please help with advice! The consulate will not answer any questions!
I am a US citizen who has been offered a post doc in Saskatchewan. The university has been telling me a lot of conflicting things about immigration. First I was told to apply for a work permit at the border, since I am a US citizen, and have the required documents. I do not need a labor evaluation as a post doc. I have the offer letter, passport, bank statement and my university transcripts. Now, two weeks before I am supposed to start I got an e-mail from the U saying I should apply via the Canadian consulate in my country. However, the consulate says it takes two MONTHS to process work permits. It also does not specify what type of id I need to send in (I don't want to send off my driver's license or passport for two months without need - can I send in a copy?). The consulate in LA will not let you talk to someone and I cannot find out if applying at the border is the best option. This is already so complicated because I am moving myself in a U-Haul and the University keeps changing in telling me what to do! Someone please help with advice! The consulate will not answer any questions!
