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Find us on the first floor of Needles Hall, open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Popular services
Our immigration consultants can help you through the process of applying and renewing documents — for free!
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News and events
News
Off-campus work hours increased from 20 to 24 hours
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a statement on November 15, 2024, declaring that international students in Canada may now work up to 24 hours per week for off-campus employment. This is an increase from the previous limit of 20 hours per week. This change in policy is effective from November 15, 2024 onward.
Temporary immigration measures to support people affected by the crisis in Lebanon
As a result of the ongoing conflict between the Government of Israel and Hezbollah, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced temporary measures to support Lebanese nationals already in Canada who are currently unable to return home.
IRCC announces changes for temporary residence programs
On September 18, 2024, IRCC announced several changes which will impact international students and workers in Canada.
Events
Co-op International Students Immigration Information Session
Join Waterloo's immigration consultants for an online session to learn how to apply for a co-op work permit.
The content of this session will focus on challenges faced by international co-op students (maintaining status, PGWP impacts). There will also be a focus on how to apply for your co-op work permit.
Immigration Information Sessions: Post-Graduation Work Permit
Are you an international student who will be completing your program soon? Are you hoping to remain in Canada and work full-time? Join Waterloo's immigration consultants to learn what options are available to you.
Immigration “Ask Me Anything” Series – Maintaining Full-Time Enrolment
Well, not anything! But if you have an immigration question that you'd like to ask one of Waterloo's immigration consultants and learn a bit about a highlighted immigration topic, please join us!