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Monday, March 18, 2024

International Experience Centre opening spring 2024 

The Student Success Office’s (SSO) international student services, intercultural skills training and study abroad team will move to the new International Experience Centre (IEC) in spring 2024. 

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Exam resources that fit your study style

Whether you prefer to study on your own or with a helpful peer, the Student Success Office has resources to help you prepare.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Join the fight against fraud

Updated March 28, 2024

March is Fraud Prevention Month and although it's the end of March, scams never take a break. They’re happening all around us and it’s important to learn how we can identify scams. Here are some valuable tips to help tackle scammers and fraudsters. 

Say "no" to pressure 

Monday, March 4, 2024

Extension of special measures for Iranian temporary residents in Canada

IRCC has extended the period of the special measures for Iranian temporary residents inside Canada that were first introduced on March 1, 2023.  The special measures continue to be active and have now been extended until February 28, 2025. 

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Changes to eTA and Visitor Visa Requirements for Mexican Citizens

Changes to eTA and Visitor Visa Requirements for Mexican Citizens

Starting at 11:30 PM (ET) on February 29, 2024, the following changes will apply to Mexican citizens travelling to Canada:

Friday, February 2, 2024

Information for current international students regarding recent study permit caps

NOTE: This information is for current international students. If you're a prospective international student looking for more information, please visit the new Canadian study permit requirements webpage.

Last updated March 26, 2024 

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

New version of study permit extension application form (IMM 5709)

As of January 30, 2024, please note that you will need to download the new IMM 5709 form for study permit applications. If you apply for a study permit extension application on or after this date, you must download the new version of the form. IRCC will not accept applications that are using the old form.

Friday, January 19, 2024

Temporary Immigration Measures for Israeli and Palestinian nationals in Canada

As a result of the ongoing conflict between the Government of Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza, IRCC has introduced temporary special measures to support nationals of Israel and Palestine already in Canada with a valid temporary status. 

Friday, January 12, 2024

International student supports and programs for winter 2024

Living in Canada as an international student can be both thrilling and challenging due to the new surroundings and culture. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help students succeed. 

Monday, December 18, 2023

Stay aware: fraudulent IRCC scam targeting Waterloo students

Scammers are targeting international students at the University of Waterloo through fraudulent emails claiming to be from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  

These emails allege that there is an issue with the student’s visa and that it will be cancelled if they do not take action. Students are then directed to sign-in to a fake IRCC portal, compromising their login information.  

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