Updates and Q&A Session: Outside Canada Study Permit Applications

Congratulations on your admission into SFU for Summer/Fall 2025! If you are applying for your study permit from outside Canada, this session is for you. Here are the details:

• WHAT: Updates and Q&A session for outside Canada study permit applications.
• WHO: This session is for new international undergraduate & graduate students who have been admitted to SFU for Summer/Fall 2025 and are applying for their initial study permits from outside Canada.
• WHEN: February 28, 2025, 18:30-20:00 pm (PT). If you are not located in the Pacific Time zone, please feel free to utilize this time zone converter tool.

• Brief updates about the study permit application process;
• Answers to commonly asked questions on the study permit application forms and tips on submitting a strong application (e.g., how to prepare a study plan, proof of ties to your home country, proof of funds); and
• Q&A with an International Student Advisor, Immigration Specialist.
• The main portion of this presentation (with the exception of the Q&A portion) will be recorded, and the recording will be made available later on our webpage here.

The workshop is to facilitate a Live Q&A period with an International Student Advisor regarding the outside Canada study permit application process.

To better prepare and participate in the live Q&A period, attendees are expected to review the following resources before the session:

• Study Permit and Immigration Documents Application Tips
• Enrollment Requirements for International Students
• Review IRCC website for Study Permit Application Process

Think about any questions you may have and submit your inquiries when you register. In addition, the live session will give you the opportunity to have your questions answered by an International Student Advisor, Immigration Specialist.

*Please note that this session is not a platform to ask case-specific questions. If you would like to connect with an International Student Advisor one-on-one regarding your case, please visit our page for a list of advising options.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to participate. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected]

Zoom Link: Registered participants will be provided with a link after the registration.

Zoom Disclaimer: Please note that while this event is intended for the SFU community, given that it is hosted on a public website, others may end up joining and we cannot assure privacy. By clicking on the link and joining, you acknowledge that you are participating in a public online event.

Zoom Protocol: When you enter the online space, please mute your microphone and turn off your camera. You may choose to turn these on during the Q&A portion of the session if you wish. For information on privacy and security with Zoom, please visit: https://www.sfu.ca/information-systems/services/zoom/privacy-and-security.html

QUESTIONS: Please contact [email protected] for any session related questions.

Host or Publisher SFU International Services for Students