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. 

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

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. 

Friday, June 7, 2024

Scam warning: taxi scheme

Beware of the “taxi scam” 

In the past week, four victims have fallen prey to what is known as the 'taxi scam.' Here’s how it works: 

  • Someone pretending to be a taxi passenger approaches you and claims that the driver won’t accept a debit card as payment for their ride. 
  • The supposed passenger asks you to give the driver your own card, promising to give you cash in return. 
  • The supposed driver, who is also a scammer, steals your card after you’ve typed in your PIN, and hands back a fake card. 
  • One recent victim from the Ezra Avenue area in Waterloo lost almost $1,000 from their bank account. 

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Special measures for Haitian temporary residents in Canada

On May 23, 2024, IRCC announced new immigration measures to support Haitian nationals already in Canada. These measures have been put in place due the volatile security situation in Haiti.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

End of temporary public policy allowing full-time work off-campus

In October 2022, IRCC announced that study permit holders in Canada meeting certain conditions could work more than 20 hours per week for off-campus employers.  This policy went into effect on November 15, 2022 and was extended until April 30, 2024.  

Monday, April 22, 2024

Introducing the Community Leadership Certificate

Bridge gaps and break barriers with the Community Leadership Certificate (CLC). Learn to build trusting relationships, foster collaboration and become a curiosity-driven leader. 

Thursday, March 28, 2024

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.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Join the fight against fraud

Updated March 28, 2024

March is Fraud Prevention Month and although it's the end of March, scams never take a break. They’re happening all around us and it’s important to learn how we can identify scams. Here are some valuable tips to help tackle scammers and fraudsters. 

Say "no" to pressure 

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:

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