Monday, March 18, 2024

International Experience Centre opening spring 2024 

The Student Success Office’s (SSO) international student services, intercultural skills training and study abroad team will move to the new International Experience Centre (IEC) in spring 2024. 

What’s the IEC and what will they do? 

The IEC is Waterloo’s hub for international support and experiences at Waterloo.  

The IEC will be home to:  

  • Free immigration consulting appointments 

  • International Peer Community events  

  • Exchange and study abroad services, including IC4E training  

Monday, March 4, 2024

Extension of special measures for Iranian temporary residents in Canada

IRCC has extended the period of the special measures for Iranian temporary residents inside Canada that were first introduced on March 1, 2023.  The special measures continue to be active and have now been extended until February 28, 2025. 

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Changes to eTA and Visitor Visa Requirements for Mexican Citizens

Changes to eTA and Visitor Visa Requirements for Mexican Citizens

Starting at 11:30 PM (ET) on February 29, 2024, the following changes will apply to Mexican citizens travelling to Canada:

Friday, February 2, 2024

Information for current international students regarding recent study permit caps

NOTE: This information is for current international students. If you're a prospective international student looking for more information, please visit the new Canadian study permit requirements webpage.

Last updated February 7, 2024 

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

New version of study permit extension application form (IMM 5709)

As of January 30, 2024, please note that you will need to download the new IMM 5709 form for study permit applications. If you apply for a study permit extension application on or after this date, you must download the new version of the form. IRCC will not accept applications that are using the old form.

Friday, January 19, 2024

Temporary Immigration Measures for Israeli and Palestinian nationals in Canada

As a result of the ongoing conflict between the Government of Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza, IRCC has introduced temporary special measures to support nationals of Israel and Palestine already in Canada with a valid temporary status. 

Friday, January 12, 2024

International student supports and programs for winter 2024

Living in Canada as an international student can be both thrilling and challenging due to the new surroundings and culture. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help students succeed. 

Monday, December 18, 2023

Stay aware: fraudulent IRCC scam targeting Waterloo students

Scammers are targeting international students at the University of Waterloo through fraudulent emails claiming to be from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  

These emails allege that there is an issue with the student’s visa and that it will be cancelled if they do not take action. Students are then directed to sign-in to a fake IRCC portal, compromising their login information.  

Monday, December 11, 2023

IRCC announces significant policy changes for international students

On December 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a number of policy updates that directly impact international students.

Monday, October 30, 2023

Temporary immigration measures for Sudanese nationals in Canada

UPDATE: The immigration measures for Sudanese temporary residents in Canada have been extended until October 27, 2024 and this article has been updated to reflect the change.

 

On April 24, 2023, IRCC announced new immigration measures to support Sudanese temporary residents who are currently in Canada and may be unable to return home due to the rapidly deteriorating situation in their country.   

The current temporary measures came into effect on April 30, 2023, and have been extended until October 27, 2024.  

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