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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
Extension of Temporary Immigration Measures for Israeli and Palestinian Nationals in Canada
As a result of the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced temporary special measures to support nationals of Israel and Palestine already in Canada with a valid temporary status.
Flagpoling at Canadian Port-of-Entry for Post-Graduation Work Permit no longer possible
As of June 21, 2024, foreign nationals seeking a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) are no longer able to apply at a port of entry as a result of new ministerial instructions.
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.
Events
Immigration Information Session: Extend Your Study Permit
Join Waterloo's immigration consultants to learn about extending your study permit/co-op work permit. We will discuss immigration policy related to study permit extensions, maintained status, work authorizations, when and how to extend, adding dependents to your application, and more.
Immigration Information Session: Permanent Residence - OINP (MA and PhD)
Have you been wondering how to become a permanent resident in Canada through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)? Join Waterloo's immigration consultants to learn about the OINP and the current requirements to apply for permanent residency under the Masters Graduate Stream and PhD Graduate Stream.
Immigration “Ask Me Anything” Series – Recent Immigration Updates
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! Every "Ask Me Anything" session will focus on a specific immigration topic for the first 20 minutes. The remaining 20 minutes will be available for a question and answer period. Your question doesn't have to be about the main topic: as long as it is related to immigration.