Visiting graduate and undergraduate students who come to the University of Toronto as direct research award recipients, self-funded researchers, or to complete a placement will require authorization to work under Canadian immigration law. In the event that a work permit is needed, please note that most work permits require a labour market impact assessment (LMIA). However, the following workers are exempt from an LMIA:

• Graduate students who are direct research award recipients
• Non-international visiting graduate students from another institution who are completing a placement at U of T
• Undergraduate students who are direct research award recipients
• Undergraduate students from another institution who are completing a placement at U of T
• Medical graduates who are completing a residency or fellowship at the University of Toronto

Should you fall in any of the above categories, you may need a study permit OR a work permit. If it is determined that you need a work permit, kindly contact the relevant faculty member responsible for your hiring.