Events
Immigration Ask Me Anything Series - Recent Immigration Updates
Ask one of Waterloo's immigration consultants and learn a bit about a specific immigration topic. This session's topic will focus on recent immigration updates.
Immigration Information Sessions: Post-Graduation Work Permit Eligibility - Preventing Refusals
Are you an international student who will be completing your program soon? Are you planning to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit to remain in Canada but aren't sure if you are eligible? Join Waterloo's immigration consultants to explore this topic in more detail.
International Learner Lab
Join this interactive program designed to help international students feel more confident in the Canadian classroom. Through short, scenario-based sessions, you’ll explore practical learning strategies, gain tips you can apply right away to your coursework, and connect with peers and staff in a welcoming environment.
Immigration Information Session: Applying for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
Join Waterloo's immigration consultants to learn about applying for a temporary resident visa (TRV).
News
Public Policy Allowing Some Work Permit Holders to Study without a Study Permit
As of September 4, 2026, IRCC introduced a temporary public policy which allows certain work permit holders to study without a study permit for 6 months or less.
Extending an open work permit Issued under the CUAET measures
The special measures for temporary residence that were in effect until March 31, 2026, have now been extended. IRCC issued an announcement on April 1, 2026, that Ukrainian nationals or eligible family members of a Ukrainian that arrived in Canada on or before December 31, 2024, may be eligible to extend their open work permits.
Important immigration update for co-op students
As of April 1, 2026, a separate co-op work permit is no longer necessary. IRCC has announced that moving forward, co-op students may instead use the work authorizations included on their valid study permit to perform co-op work placements. IRCC will no longer be issuing co-op work permits. Instead, you can use your valid study permit, as long as it has a condition or remark which indicates you may perform on-campus work.
Updated special measures for Iranian temporary residents in Canada
IRCC has announced that the special measures for Iranian temporary residents in Canada, which had expired on February 28, 2026, have now been extended to March 31, 2027. However, the criteria for the special measures have changed.