Learn More About Immigration Consulting

Learn More About Immigration Consulting

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The University of ݮƵhasan experienced and dedicated team of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs)who are licensed with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). The consultants are happy to assist you during your time at university. All consultations are free and confidential. The consultants discusswith one another, butdo not share yourinformation with anyone else on or off campuswithout your permission.

Contact an immigration consultant

If you area new or current ݮƵ student, or you have recently graduated and it is eightmonths orless after your last term, we can answer questions about a variety of immigration topics.Learn what we can help with.

To be given immigration advice at a virtualor in-person appointment, or by email, you needto provide electronic copies of your:

  • Passport
  • Study permit or study permit approval letter
  • Temporary resident visa (Canada visa in passport)or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) approval
  • Work permit (if you have one)

Need help booking your appointment?Follow the instructions.

Top 3 immigration resources

1.Check on our immigration updates

Read about the latestimmigration updatesrelevant to you as an international student and other notices from the immigration consultants.

2. Watch our immigration application videos

Have one of our immigration consultants take you through the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) application process and required documents for an online study permit extension, co-op work permit, or post-graduation work permit application within Canada..

3. Set immigration reminders for yourself in Portal

It is extremely important that you always have valid status in Canada and don’t let your documents expire. Use the tool inUݮƵ Portal (web version)to track your passport, study permit, and work permit expiry dates. Reminder emails will be sent out at key intervals to help you stay on track and toprovide relevant resources. Follow these steps:

  2. Select yourprofile icon in the top right corner
  3. Enable "International Status"
  4. Click "Portal" to navigate back to your home dashboard
  5. Look for the "Immigration Reminders" tile on your dashboard
  6. Add reminders for your immigration documents (e.g. study permit)

Quick links to other important resources

LEARN WHAT WE CAN HELP WITH

We can help if:

  • You area new or current ݮƵ student
  • You have recently graduated and it is eightmonths orless after your last term

We can answer questions about:

  • Study permits
  • Working on and off campus
  • Co-op work permits
  • Temporary resident visas (TRV)
  • Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTA)
  • Post-graduation work permits
  • Permits and TRVs for spouse/common-law partner and/or children

The consultantscan also provide informationaboutGovernment of Canada resources, like how to get a Social Insurance Number.

Please note:

We do not book appointments to discuss applying for permanent residence(PR). If you are interested in applying for permanent residence, you can start by visiting theforthe pathways to permanent residence. Also, keep an eye on ourevents pageto find out when Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will be on campusto present on this topic. You may want to consider seeking help fromor an immigration lawyer.

How to book an immigration consulting appointment

You should bookif:

  • You would like to speak to a consultantone-on-one.
  • You have prepared your application to the best of your ability, but you have questions or concerns about it that you would like to discuss with a consultant.
  • You are concernedyourcircumstances couldnegatively affect your study permitstatus in Canada or complicateanapplication.

Appointment hours:

Immigration consulting appointments are now offered remotely (via Microsoft Teams or phone) and inperson.

Same-day appointments:Monday to Friday from10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.. Follow theseeasy steps:

On web

  1. Log in
  2. Select the "Services"
  3. Select the "Appointment Booking"
  4. Select "Immigration Consulting - Virtual appointment" or “Immigration Consulting – In-person appointment”
  5. Choose a time-slot you’re available
  6. Prior to your appointment, use theask an immigration consultant webformupload copies of your documents and indicate if you chose a virtualor in-person appointment in Portal.

On app

  1. Log in
  2. Select the circle icon
  3. Select "Services"
  4. Select "Immigration Consulting - Virtual appointment" or “Immigration Consulting – In-person appointment”
  5. Choose a time-slot you’re available
  6. Prior to your appointment, use theask an immigration consultant webformto upload copies of your documents and indicate if you chose a virtual or in-person appointment in Portal.

Follow-up appointments:If you have recently visited a consultant,you can emailthem directly to ask for a follow-up appointment.