Our ISS reception desk will be closed from 2pm-4pm December 9th, phonelines will remain open until 3pm.听
Student Services will be closed as of 3:00pm on December 11th, 2025.
Our office and phonelines will be closed December 18th due to the office move.
View recordings of completed webinars on immigration, work authorization, and health insurance.
听You must obtain all of the immigration documents listed in the table below BEFORE making travel plans and starting your program of studies. All international students are responsible for maintaining valid immigration documents and legal status throughout the duration of their program of studies.
Are you applying for your immigration documents and have questions? Listen to our Pre-Arrival Webinar for step-by-step instructions on applying for your immigration documents.
Still have questions? Join our Drop-In Advising Hours for new students.
| Document | 1-term Exchange Student (Less than 6 months) | 2-term Exchange Student | Degree Student (Undergraduate & Graduate)听 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Valid Passport |
Yes | Yes |
Yes |
| Certificate of Acceptance of Quebec (CAQ) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Study Permit听 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)* | If applicable. These documents correspond to the nationality of the student. Check the 听to find out if you need one to enter Canada.听*听ONLY U.S. Citizens and permanent residents are exempt from needing an eTA or a TRV | ||
| Immigration Glossary | We suggest that you familiarize yourself with听Canadian Immigration terms. | ||
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In addition to the information above, please also review ISS' FAQs page.