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Our advising topics include the following:
- Immigration: Canadian immigration documents and regulations (e.g. study permits, visas, work eligibility, enrollment requirements for international students)
- Non-immigration: Medical insurance and the Canadian healthcare system, general tax information, and more
Please note that our international student advisors do not advise on academic-related and permanent residence inquiries.
To learn more about academic advising, see Quick Links. For information about applying for permanent residence in Canada, please visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.
Please fill out the form below and one of our International Student Advisors will respond to you. Due to the increasing volume of complex enquiries and cases we are currently working on, we strive to respond to emails within the following time frames:
- 5 to 7 business days (excluding weekends or holidays) for general and non-urgent inquiries
- More complex inquiries may take longer, and we will notify you if this is the case
Alternatively, you are welcome to email us directly at intl_advising@sfu.ca containing the same information requested below. Please avoid sending dupilcates as this may cause further delays.
❗ *Note: ISS will be closed for the Fall 2024 Winter Break starting at 2 pm on December 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025 (inclusive). Our regular hours will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025.