SFU International Services for Students

Application forms for study permits, work permits and temporary resident visas were updated on Saturday, May 4, 2013.

If you started an online application before May 4, 2013, you will need to download and complete the new application form as old forms will not upload.

Still having difficulty? Connect with an International Student Advisor via email (intl_advising@sfu.ca), phone (778-782-4232) or during drop-in advising (Burnaby: Monday - Friday, 1-4 p.m.).

International Student Advisors can help you and your family with questions related to immigration (study permits and entry visas), medical insurance, employment (work permits and eligibility to work), adjusting to life at SFU, and anything else related to your life as an international student.

If you have questions, you are welcome to connect with an International Student Advisor in one of the following ways:

• Advice in person (available at all three campuses):

* Burnaby: Monday – Friday, 1pm-4pm (effective on April 29, 2013)

* Surrey and Vancouver: once a month by appointment
Please click here for more detailed schedule and appointment times.

• Phone: 778-782-4232 to speak to an International Student Advisor

• Email: intl_advising@sfu.ca

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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International Student Advisors can help you and your family with questions related to immigration (study permits and entry visas), medical insurance, employment (work permits and eligibility to work), adjusting to life at SFU, and anything else related to your life as an international student. (more…)

As of December 15, 2012, applicants for Temporary Resident Visas, Visitor Extensions, Study Permits and Work Permits, whether they are in Canada or abroad, will be able to submit their applications electronically. Applicants will be able to pay online, submit their applications online and upload their supporting documents. Applicants for other lines of business such as permanent residence, permanent resident travel documents and temporary resident permits, are not eligible to apply online at this time. These new e-Apps are not mandatory; at this time, all clients will still be able to submit paper applications to the appropriate processing centre.

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Effective January 1, 2013, there will be changes to how international and exchange students are covered by medical insurance, while they are at SFU.

NEW STUDENTS

All new international students enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or exchange program at SFU will be automatically enrolled in a mandatory 4 month primary medical insurance plan starting in their first term at SFU,  through guard.me@SFU. The plan provides interim coverage for these new students during the waiting period for the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP). New students staying in Canada for 6 months or longer will be instructed to apply for BC MSP, in order to be able to opt out of the mandatory plan for subsequent terms.

New students can refer to the SFU Medical Insurance website for more information, and steps they will need to take once they are in Canada.

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International Student Advisors can help you and your family with questions related to immigration (study permits and entry visas), health insurance, employment (work permits and eligibility to work), adjusting to life at SFU, and anything else related to your life as an international student.

If you have questions, you are welcome to connect with an International Student Advisor in one of the following ways:

• Advice in person (available at all three campuses)*

* Burnaby: Monday – Thursday, 1pm – 4pm;
Please note that, between September 4th – 14th advising will be extended to Monday – Friday, 1pm – 4pm. Normal above advising hours will be in effect September 17th onwards.

* Surrey and Vancouver: once a month by appointment

Please click HERE for more detailed schedule and appointment times.

• Call 778-782-4232 to speak to an International Student Advisor

• Send an email to intl_advising@sfu.ca

Please note the following date/location change for drop-in advising at SFU Surrey in August.

Drop-in advising/limited appointments will be available on Tuesday, August 14th, 9AM – Noon and 1PM – 4PM; advising will take place at the Advising Centre – Room 2549. Advising at SFU Surrey will not be available on Wednesday, August 15th.

To make an appointment at SFU Surrey, please click HERE.

For more information about advising at all campuses, please refer to our website.

Please be advised that advising at Burnaby Campus will be limited on Wednesday, July 4th. We suggest alternative advising options in one of the following ways on this day:

• Send an email to intl_advising@sfu.ca

• Advising in person at Vancouver Campus
Please click HERE to make an appointment

• Come for drop-in advising on other days