Please view recordings below that pertain to your situation before attending any question and answer (Q&A) sessions.
General Q&A sessions
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.
- September 15, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- September 22, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- September 29, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- October 6, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- October 13, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- October 20, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- October 27, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- November 3, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- November 10, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- November 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- November 24, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- December 1, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- December 8, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- December 15, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
All Q&A sessions are in Toronto (Eastern) time.
Immigration Orientation (Canadian Legal Status)
As an international student in Canada, you must maintain your legal status and follow Canadian immigration law and regulations.
These recordings will help you learn about your responsibilities as an international student and how to maintain your immigration status in Canada. If you have questions, register for a Q&A session.
Recordings:
Immigration Orientation Q&A sessions:
All Q&A sessions are in Toronto (Eastern) time.
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.
These recordings will help you learn about the eligibility criteria and the application process for applying for a study permit outside Canada. If you have questions, register for a Q&A session (scroll down to Study Permit Application Q&A sessions).
Recordings for newly admitted students (CLNx – JOINid login):
Recordings for current U of T students (Office365 – UTORid login):
In-Canada Study Permit Application
To learn about the eligibility criteria and application process for extending your study permit, view the recordings below. If you have questions, register for a Q&A session.
Recordings:
Temporary Resident (Entry) Visa (TRV) Application from Within Canada
To learn how to apply for a Temporary Resident (Entry) Visa (TRV) from within Canada, view the recordings below. If you have questions, register for a Q&A session.
Recordings:
Study Permit Application Q&A sessions:
This Q&A session will cover how to apply for your first study permit, how to apply to extend your study permit and how to get an “entry visa” (TRV).
- September 16, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- September 23, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- September 28, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- October 8, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- October 14, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- October 21, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- October 28, 2021 at 9:30 p.m.
- November 1, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- November 9, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- November 18, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- November 23, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- December 2, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- December 7, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- December 16, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
All Q&A sessions are in Toronto (Eastern) time.
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. If you have questions, register for a Q&A session.
Recording: Working in Canada (21 minutes)
Working in Canada Q&A sessions:
This Q&A session will cover how international students can work in Canada, including on- and off-campus work, co-op work permits, and post-graduation work permits.
- September 14, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- September 20, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- October 1, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- October 4, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- October 12, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- October 18, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- October 26, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- November 4, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- November 12, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- November 15, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- November 25, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- November 30, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
- December 10, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
- December 13, 2021 at 14:30 p.m.
All Q&A sessions are in Toronto (Eastern) time.
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 questions, register for a Q&A session.
Recordings:
Co-op work permit:
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 questions, register for a Q&A session.
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)
