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The experienced and dedicated team of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) are licensed with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). All consultations are free and confidential. All information and documentation provided to us may be seen by any of our immigration consultants, but will not be shared with any third party, on or off campus, without your permission unless required by law.

Please use this form to:

  • upload your documents before your one-on-one appointment, or 
  • contact the Immigration Consulting team for advice.

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You can only choose in-person appointment if you have booked this option through Portal today.

You can proceed with the form and submit your question online.

You can also book a same-day one-on-one appointment with us on Portal then fill out this form with your documents and appointment type. 

Your student number is an 8-digit number starting with a ‘2’ (you will find this number in your Offer of Admission and Letter of Acceptance).
Your student number is an 8-digit number starting with a ‘2’
What is your level of study?

Did you know we provide instructions on this website? 

Check out our study permit page for detailed instructions on how to apply for your first study permit and co-op work permit at the same time (if applicable). 

Did you know we provide instructions on this website? 

Check out our study permit page for detailed instructions. You can also attend an immigration information session, or watch our immigration application video to have an immigration consultant take you through the application process and required documents for an online study permit extension application (with co-op work permit if applicable) within Canada.

Did you know we provide instructions on this website? 

Check out our TRV page for detailed instructions. Whether you need a TRV or eTA will depend on your country of citizenship.

Did you know we provide instructions on this website? 

Check out our work permit page for detailed instructions. You can also attend an immigration information session, or watch our immigration application video to have an immigration consultant take you through the online application process and required documents for your first co-op work permit application or extension within Canada.

Did you know we provide instructions on this website? 

Check out information about working during your degree and taking terms off by visiting our complying with immigration regulation pages for undergraduate students and Masters and PhD students.

Did you know we provide instructions on this website? 

Check out our work permit page for detailed instructions. You can also attend an immigration information session, or watch our immigration application video to have an immigration consultant take you through the application process and required documents for applying within Canada.

Did you know we provide instructions on this website? 

Check out the documents for your family page for information.

Did you know we provide instructions on this website? 

Check out the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) requirement page for information.

Upload your documents

In order to receive immigration advice, you must attach scans or photographs of all immigration documents you have. 

One file only.
15 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx.
Please attach the photo page of your passport, also known as the biographical or biodata page.
One file only.
15 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx.
If you've recently applied for or been approved for a study permit, please also upload the confirmation letter from your online IRCC account.
One file only.
15 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx.
Depending on your country of citizenship, you’ll have either a temporary resident visa (TRV) or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) – not both. The TRV is the Canada visa in your passport. If you don’t have your eTA approval letter, you can check your eTA status on the IRCC website and upload a screenshot. If you're a U.S. citizen, please upload the photo page of your passport.
One file only.
15 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx.
Maximum 10 files.
15 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx.
If you've recently applied for or been approved for a study permit, please also upload the confirmation letter from your online IRCC account.
One file only.
15 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx.
Please attach the photo page of your passport, also known as the biographical or biodata page.
One file only.
15 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx.
Depending on your country of citizenship, you’ll have either a temporary resident visa (TRV) or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) – not both. The TRV is the Canada visa in your passport. If you don’t have your eTA approval letter, you can check your eTA status on the IRCC website and upload a screenshot. If you're a U.S. citizen, please upload the photo page of your passport.
One file only.
15 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx.
One file only.
15 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx.
Maximum 10 files.
15 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx.
If you've recently applied for or been approved for a study permit, please also upload the confirmation letter from your online IRCC account.
One file only.
15 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx.
Please attach the photo page of your passport, also known as the biographical or biodata page.
One file only.
15 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx.
Depending on your country of citizenship, you’ll have either a temporary resident visa (TRV) or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) – not both. The TRV is the Canada visa in your passport. If you don’t have your eTA approval letter, you can check your eTA status on the IRCC website and upload a screenshot. If you're a U.S. citizen, please upload the photo page of your passport.
One file only.
15 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx.
One file only.
15 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx.
Maximum 10 files.
15 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx.