u/Amazing-Trouble-2178

Hi,

My partner (French national) has a job offer and will be applying for C44 visa as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. I will be applying for a spouse open work permit (British national).

We will be applying from the UK where we live.

I’d like advice on the following questions please:

1. IRCC website says 11 weeks processing time, what’s your experience?
2. If our applications are still pending, can we enter Canada with a visitor ETA and wait until our applications are approved to start working?
3. Is it too risky to just get an ETA and then apply for the work permits at port of entry?

Cheers!

Hi guys,

I’ve tried looking as much as possible for information on the internet and on Reddit but it would reassure me even more if I hear from your experiences!

I’ll relocating from the UK to Canada (flight London - Toronto) and I have very confused about my cat’s paperwork.

For sure she needs a Rabies vaccine which I will do at least 21 days before travelling.
I was advised by my vet that I also need an Export Health Certificate.

Do I also need a separate “Fit to Fly” certificate done a few days before travelling? I’ve seen this information briefly but it’s no where on Air Canada nor on the Canadian government website.

I’d appreciate your help.

Thanks!

My partner has a job opportunity in Montreal as a Researcher at McGill University in Montreal, and I am planning to move with him.

I understood that I would need to apply for a Spouse Open Work Permit but I am confused whether I need healthcare insurance before entering Canada (but I know my partner needs one) ? And if yes, do you have any recommendations?

We definitely plan to get registered with RAMQ once we’re there, but I’d like to know if I need a separate insurance for when I arrive.

Thanks!!