News for Staff

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Marking and assessment boycott at United Kingdom universities

An ongoing labour dispute is currently affecting universities in the United Kingdom (UK) and may affect students planning to go to the UK on exchange in the fall 2023 term.

Monday, June 12, 2023

Canada offers open work permit extension for eligible workers

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is facilitating an open work permit extension for eligible workers who can opt-in to extend their work permit.

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Thirteen new countries now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada

On June 6, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that 13 additional countries would be added to the electronic travel authorization (eTA) program. An eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. After applying for and being approved for an eTA, it is electronically linked to your passport and is valid for up to 5 years

Monday, May 1, 2023

New role at the Student Success Office aims to support international students

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.

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Labour Disruptions Impacting Government Services

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.