The thyroid drug Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium), as the name implies, is anything but natural. It is not bio-equivalent to the natural hormone thyroxine, but is instead a synthetic, hormone-like substance with very different properties.
Time Required: 12 to 18 months. Here's How: 1  Be a Canadian citizen, be of good character, be proficient in either English or French, and be at least 18 years old when you apply. 2  Get a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, a valid Canadian driver's licence, and be ready to meet RCMP physical and medical requirements.
In order to apply for a post-graduate work permit, an international student must have completed a full-time educational program in Canada, that lasted at least eight months, from one of the following:1  A public post-secondary institution (college, trade or technical school, university or CEGEP in Quebec);or a program of study between 8 and 23 months, the permit will generally be issued for the same length of time as the period of study. Therefore, a 10-month program will usually result in a 10-month post-graduate work permit. For programs two years or longer, a work permit can be issued for a maximum of three years.