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Working In Canada

Are you a non-Canadian taking up a faculty position at University of Waterloo?

The information in the following links has been prepared as a general guide to help you understand how to obtain the official documentation to live and work in Canada. The information contained on this site is not a substitute for official notifications and documentation you may receive. Carefully read all documentation sent to you by the University and information provided by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

How to Contact Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)

In Canada: Contact the CIC call centre at 1-888-242-2100
Call Centre agents are available to answer your questions Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Agents can help you with questions about CIC services and programs. They can also give you limited information about your immigration application.

The Call Centre can be extremely busy at times - try calling mid-week and early in the morning. To bypass the long automated menu of choices, press 1 for English or 2 for French as prompted, then immediately press 0 to have your call directed to an agent.

Anywhere outside of Canada:
Contact the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate responsible for your region. Click here for a complete list of offices abroad.

On the web: Visit the Citizenship and Immigration website.

Offer of Employment, Acceptance, and Work Permit


Your offer of employment, acceptance and work permit
Key steps uWaterloo will take to enable you to work in Canada, what you have to do to obtain a work permit, where to apply, fees.

Entering Canada on a Work Permit
Documentation to have ready for immigration officials at your port of entry.

Bringing your family to Canada
Information on bringing your family if you're coming on a work permit, and how to apply for a work permit for your spouse.

Do I need a lawyer or advocate to help?

Other links you may find helpful

An overview on applying for your Permanent Residency

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