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Are you seeking support as an International Student? Cyntia Brătan is here to help!  

The Student Success Office (SSO) at the University of Waterloo hosts the International Student Experience (ISE) team. In January 2023, ISE introduced a brand-new role to enhance the international undergraduate and graduate student experience: the International Student Support Specialist.

Updated May 1, 2023

On April 19, 2023, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), a group that represents 159,000 public servants, declared a general strike. As of May 1, 2023, it was announced that the strike has been resolved for the majority of workers. However, many government services accessed by international students will continue to be impacted.

Effective March 1, 2023 until February 28, 2024, IRCC has released a temporary public policy to facilitate temporary resident applications for Iranian nationals currently in Canada.