Nice catch Pam, kept that one from going extra bases.

Rosi, people are simply trying to educate and impress on you the challenges you're facing and, if it wasn't mentioned, the likely attitudes (and obstacles) you'll face while looking for an internship.

Please understand that the "work permit" folks are talking about here is not a "visa" as you seem to think based on your replies. Check this information out for yourself:

//ambergriscaye.com/economics/entryreq.html


Good luck