Re: Academic Research Invitation for NAME

DATE

NAME * ADDRESS

Dear NAME:

I am pleased to invite you to the DEPT/DIVISION as a Research Award Recipient for the period of START DATE to END DATE.

While in Canada, your financial support will be through a research award from NAME OF AGENCY/AWARD. The University of Toronto will provide you with office space, access to our academic seminars, library resources, and internet access [EDIT WHAT IS BEING PROVIDED AS NEEDED].

During your stay you will be contributing to the NAME OF PROJECT by BRIEF SUMMARY of DUTIES.

As a direct recipient of a research award which is based on academic excellence, you may be able to enter Canada as a Research Award Recipient and you will be exempt from a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) pursuant to R205(c)(ii) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act , Labour Market Exemption Code, C44. You will, however, require a work permit. The processing fee for a work permit is currently CAD $155, which must be paid at the time you apply for a work permit.

In addition to a work permit, you may be required to obtain additional documentation such as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) applicable to certain countries whose citizens require a visa to travel to Canada. If you do not require a TRV, you will likely require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) prior to entering Canada by air. Effective November 9, 2016 all foreign nationals (excluding United States citizens) who do not require a TRV must obtain an eTA. To determine whether you require a TRV or an eTA, please refer to: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp. For more information regarding the eTA please visit: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-start.asp

For visits to Canada of 6 months or longer, individuals who have resided in certain countries require prior medical examinations. To determine if you require a medical please refer to: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/dcl.asp

If you do not require a TRV or a medical, you are permitted to apply for your work permit directly at an immigration office at a Canadian Port of Entry (airport or land border crossing) as you arrive in Canada.

Should you require a TRV, in order to obtain the necessary documents, including a work permit, you must refer to the Canada Immigration webpage to determine how and where you may file an online application: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/mycic.asp

The following documents must be presented during the online application, or in person at the port of entry, to Canada Immigration:  This letter of invitation  A copy of your research award which notes that you are the direct recipient  A completed application for a work permit (if applying online to a Canadian Consulate/Embassy/High Commission). Please see http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/work.asp  A valid passport during your entire stay in Canada  The Offer of Employment A# Number from the CIC provided to you by the Department

As you are not an employee or student of the University, you will not be covered by the University’s Workplace Insurance. If you are injured as a result of an accident, you will not be covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (formerly the Worker’s Compensation Act) or the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The University of Toronto does not provide health or accident insurance coverage for you and cannot assume any responsibility for injury to you or loss or damage to your personal property while on University premises. Please be aware that if working in a laboratory setting, there may be multiple hazards such as biological, chemical, radiological and physical. Consequently, you will be given appropriate instruction and training by your supervisor in order to work safely in this environment including: emergency response procedures when in the lab, information on accessing the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) guidelines as well as other applicable training. Please contact the Office of Environmental Health and Safety at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding health and safety matters. The University of Toronto will not provide you with liability insurance coverage.

You are required show proof of coverage under a comprehensive personal insurance policy that must cover the duration of your stay, and include personal accident insurance and personal liability insurance.

Enrolment in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is compulsory for non-resident visitors and their dependents for visits to the University exceeds three weeks. To enroll in UHIP, please contact Ellen Brikaras at [email protected]. For additional information concerning UHIP, please refer to: http://www.uhip.ca/.

Sincerely,