Obtaining a Post-Doctoral Work Permit in Just 10 Days Despite an Imminent Departure Date｜Mr. A
Date Posted:September 24, 2026
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
This case involves a postdoctoral researcher living in Japan who obtained a post-doctoral work permit in time for a mid-August departure to Canada. Shiraishi VisaJP Canada explained the advantages and disadvantages of applying online versus applying at the port of entry, and then supported the visa application with a request under the Global Skills Strategy (GSS) for expedited processing. The application was approved just three days after biometrics were completed, and the client received a two-year work permit and travelled to Canada exactly as planned.
I believe I was able to obtain my work permit far more quickly than if I had prepared and submitted the application on my own.
Research Fellow Work Permit
Research Postdoctoral Researcher
N/A
Japan
Ten days
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Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?
I came to Canada as a research fellow to carry out postdoctoral research.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
There is very little information available about obtaining a Canadian work permit as a postdoctoral researcher, and I was also able to cover the cost from my research funding, so I decided to use a professional service. I contacted other agencies as well, but Shiraishi VisaJP Canada responded so carefully and politely that I decided to work with them.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
I had to prepare the application when my planned departure date was already very close. For the medical examination required under the Global Skills Strategy, I had to make a same-day round trip to Tokyo on short notice.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
I asked a great many questions, and every one of them was answered thoroughly and politely. Compared with countries such as the United States, there is far less information available in Japanese about work permits for research placements, so many people feel uneasy about the process. Using a specialist agency allowed me to prepare with complete peace of mind. I believe I obtained my work permit far more quickly than I would have if I had prepared and submitted the application on my own.
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Mr. A signed a service agreement with us in early July and hoped to travel to Canada in mid-August. At that time, the published processing time for work permits was six weeks, which meant that a standard online application might not be approved before the intended departure date. Because the travel date was the highest priority, we explained the advantages and disadvantages of two options: submitting an application online, or applying directly at the port of entry upon arrival in Canada. After reviewing both, Mr. A decided to file online together with a request under the Global Skills Strategy (GSS), which qualifies for expedited processing. After the online submission and the completion of the required biometrics, the application was approved in only three days, and Mr. A received a two-year work permit. Thanks to Mr. A's prompt cooperation at every stage, he was able to travel to Canada exactly as originally planned. All of us at Shiraishi VisaJP Canada wish him great success in his research and every continued achievement in Canada.
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Born in Japan. Worked in tour planning and led international tours at a major travel agency, visiting dozens of countries. After immigrating to Canada in 2003, she worked at a software company in Montreal focusing on the Japanese market. She studied Immigration Consulting at Vanier College and became a licensed immigration consultant. Wanting to support the Japanese community more actively, she relocated to Vancouver where she currently resides and works.
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