International Postdoctoral Fellows with a closed work permit

If you hold an OPEN work permit: The following information on immigration procedures does not apply to you. Even though your working conditions will change when your fellowship is converted to a salary, your open work permit remains valid.

Current status: 

For international postdoctoral fellows with a CLOSED work permit whose fellowship is to be converted to a salary

As your working conditions will change (in terms of the type and/or amount of compensation) following the conversion of your fellowship into a salary, certain immigration procedures will be necessary in order to: 

• Ensure compliance with your conditions of stay and employment in Canada 
• Prevent any potential interruption to your employment should your personal circumstances require you to apply for a new work permit
• Ensure that the UdeS remains in compliance as an employer that hires temporary foreign workers

Every immigration case is unique (depending, for example, on the remaining validity of your current permit, the remaining duration of your contract as a postdoctoral fellow, a change to your permit type, etc.). This is why the UdeS will offer you individualized support.

The USherbrooke International team is here to provide you with information and guidance on each of the necessary immigration steps, based on your personal circumstances.

Key dates to remember: 

• Summer and fall 2026:  Depending on your personal circumstances and any other immigration-related procedures to be completed, USherbrooke International will contact you. 
• Fall 2026 (before February 16, 2027, for the 2026 tax year):  As an international salaried postdoctoral fellow, you may be eligible, depending on your field of expertise and subject to certain eligibility criteria, for a tax exemption from the Government of Quebec. Look into it!

Need help? 

If you have any questions or specific needs, please do not hesitate to contact our staff.