SFU International Services for Students

Follow in our footsteps across the Capilano Suspension Bridge on Saturday, June 8th!

Highlights:

- Cross a 230 foot high, 450 foot long suspension bridge

- Enjoy the Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk, and walking tours through coastal rainforest

- Experience First Nations culture in the Totem Park and Kia’palano Village

Cost: $20/person (includes transportation from SFU Burnaby)

Tickets can be purchased at the ISS office (MBC 1200) starting on Monday, May 13. Space is limited – buy your ticket early to avoid disappointment!  All students are welcome to join this trip.

For more information visit:  http://students.sfu.ca/isap/current/events.html

New international graduate students who will be teaching assistants (TAs), research assistants (RAs) or hold any other employment contract must have a Social Insurance Number (SIN) in order to get paid.

Please view our step-by-step application instructional handout.

As an international student, if you earn income in Canada (teaching/research assistantships, employment, investment or business income), you are responsible for submitting a tax form to the Government of Canada (“filing a tax return”).

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The Summer term is full of options for international students.  Whether you’re planning to travel, work, study or just sit back and relax, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

Travelling internationally?

For more information: Extending your immigration documents, CIC application processing times

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This March, the SFU Accounting Student Association (ASA) will once again be offering free income tax filing assistance to eligible students by CRA-trained volunteers. If you would like assistance with filing your taxes, please visit the ASA website to find out if you are eligible and how to register.  The ASA requests that you register for this service before February 28th, for an appointment to take place between March 8 and April 8.

Note: Register early as this popular service often fills up fast!

If you wish to file a Canadian tax return this year, and are not eligible for a Social Insurance Number, you will need to apply for an Individual Tax Number (ITN).  The number takes 4-6 weeks to be issued, so apply now if you need one in order to file your taxes – you’ll need to receive the number and submit your tax return before April 30.

Full instructions on the ITN application process can be found on the ITN application form.

More information about filing taxes in Canada, including details of available assistance and upcoming workshops, will be posted in the next few weeks – please watch for updates in our weekly email!

New international graduate students who will be teaching assistants (TAs), research assistants (RAs) or hold any other employment contract must have a Social Insurance Number (SIN) in order to get paid. Please view our step-by-step application instructional handout.

The ISAP team is looking for your vote! We want to know which local day-trip destination you want to visit in the Spring 2013 term. Voting results will directly impact the events we’ll be planning, so make your vote count! All Facebook voters and websurvey participants who provide their contact information will be entered to win one of 10 Renaissance coffee card giveaways or our grand prize of a $20 bookstore gift certificate. (more…)