General Drop-in Question & Answer (Q&A) Session
CIE immigration advisors host open question and answer sessions to offer guidance on study permits, work permits, entry visas and other matters related to your temporary status in Canada. Please access recordings below that pertain to your situation before attending this or any other Q&A session.
Drop-in Q & A sessions:
Immigration Orientation
As an international student in Canada, you must maintain your legal status and follow Canadian immigration law and regulations. This session will help you learn about your responsibilities as an international student and how to maintain your immigration status in Canada.
Recording: Immigration Orientation (50 minutes)
How to Apply for a Study Permit from Outside Canada
The University recommends that international students apply for their study permit as soon as they get their acceptance letter. This session will help you learn about the eligibility criteria and the application process for applying for a study permit outside Canada.
Recordings for newly admitted students (CLNx – JOINid login):
Recordings for current U of T students (Office365 – UTORid login):
Working in Canada
As an international student, you may be eligible to work on- and off-campus while studying. You may also be eligible to work in Canada after graduation. Some international students may be eligible for a co-op work permit if they are enrolled in a degree that has an internship, co-op or placement requirement.
To learn about your legal rights and obligations and the different types of work permits/authorizations that international students may be eligible for, view the recording(s) below. If you have any questions, register for one of the scheduled Q&A sessions.
Recordings: Working in Canada (21 minutes)
Co-op Work Permit
If you’re an international student who is required to complete an internship/co-op or placement, you will need a co-op work permit. To learn about the eligibility criteria and the application process for getting a co-op work permit, view the recording(s) below. If you have any questions, register for one of the scheduled Q&A sessions.
Recordings:
Co-op work permit:
How to Apply Online to Renew Your Study Permit and Entry Visa from Within Canada
To learn about the eligibility criteria and application process for extending your study permit and renewing your visa, view the recording below. If you have any questions, register for one of the scheduled Q&A sessions.
Recordings:
Study permit extension:
Visa renewal:
Post-Graduation Work Permit
If you’re an international student who is interested in staying in Canada to work after graduation, you may be eligible for a work permit valid for up to three years. To learn about the eligibility criteria and application process for getting a post-graduation work permit, view the recording(s) below. If you have any questions, register for one of the scheduled Q&A sessions.
Recordings:
Permanent Residency in Canada
If you’re an international student interested in staying in Canada permanently after graduation, join us to learn about the different permanent residency programs. Staff members from Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will host an information session about the Express Entry Program.
Recording: Journey to Permanent Residency in Canada for International Students
Slide deck: Journey to Permanent Residency in Canada for International Students (PDF)
