SFU International Services for Students

Release Date: January 29, 2013

“As part of the restructuring, the visa offices in Detroit and Seattle will be closed and workloads transferred to other offices. The Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. will cease processing of Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), Rehabilitation and Authority to Return to Canada (ARC) applications. TRP, Rehabilitation and ARC applications should now be submitted to either of the visa offices in New York or Los Angeles.”

Effective immediately, new U.S. and Canada based Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), Study Permit and Work Permit applications can be submitted online or to the appropriate visa office. All study permit applications will be processed at the visa office in Los Angeles and all work permit applications will be processed at the visa office in New York. The east-west divide along the Mississippi, previously instructed in OBs 427 and 435, will cease to be a determining factor in where to submit applications. This OB supersedes OBs 427 and 435, which have both been expired.

Further information can be found here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob496.asp

Seoul

Release Date: January 28, 2013

Effective immediately, the Visa and Immigration Section of the Canadian Embassy in Seoul are closed.

New Temporary Resident applications can be submitted online, unless directed otherwise by CIC.

Temporary Resident applications currently in process in Seoul will continue to be processed and finalized at that office. Applications submitted under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program have been transferred for processing to the visa office in Manila.

Further information on this closure may be found at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob498.asp

Caracas

Release Date: January 29, 2013

Effective immediately, the Visa and Immigration Section of the Canadian Embassy in Caracas is closed.

New Temporary Resident applications can be submitted online or at the Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Caracas.

VACs taking applications for residents of Venezuela (Caracas) will continue to operate normally, and applicants are encouraged to use those services.

Temporary Resident applications currently in process in Caracas will continue to be processed and finalized at that office.

Further information on the closure may be found at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob497.asp

Next Steps: Immigration Topics For Last Term at SFU

Are you in your last term of studies at SFU or close to your last term? This workshop will give you information about:

• - How and when to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit
• - Inviting Relatives and Friends to visit you in Canada or attend your convocation ceremony

1. Wednesday, November 30th, 10:00am – 11:00am, AQ 2013
2. Monday, December 12th, 11:00am – 12:00pm, AQ 2013 

Effective Monday, August 8, 2011, the Canadian Consulate General, Seattle will no longer accept cash payments for any type of application (in-person or mailed). The only acceptable forms of fee payment will be bank draft, money order or cashier’s cheque. Please plan accordingly to avoid any delays or disappointments.

Part of the application package for a Temporary Resident Visa includes completion of the Family Information Form (IMM 5645). Please note that this form must be downloaded and filled out electronically. Do not complete the form by hand, as this could result in your application not being processed and your package being returned by the Canadian Consulate.

For further information on application procedures for a Temporary Resident Visa, please refer to the SFU International TRV FAQ handout. http://students.sfu.ca/international/FAQ/documents/trv_000.pdf

The Spring 2011 CIC presentation is now available on the SFU International website at: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Note that information provided in the presentation is subject to change; always check http://www.cic.gc.ca/ for the most up-to-date information 

For details on the various categories offered through the BC Provincial Nominee Program, please visit the BC PNP website.

You may also get information from the BC PNP office over the telephone at 604-775-2227, via email to pnpinfo@gov.bc.ca or in-person (Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.)    

International Student Advisors are also available throughout your time at the University to provide you with the most updated information and assist you with planning for post-graduation options. For general information on the different categories of Permanent Residency and eligibility requirements, please meet with an International Student Advisor during drop-in advising hours (Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm, MBC 1200).

Are you in your last term of studies at SFU or close to your last term? In this group advising workshop, learn more about how and when to apply for your post-graduation work permit. Also, if you are interested in inviting family and friends to visit you in Canada or attend your convocation ceremony, find out about the type of documentation you may provide to support their visa application.

Date: Monday, March 21^st, 2011

Time: 11:30am – 12:20pm

Location: AQ 2013 (next to Simon C’s Convenience Store), Burnaby Campus

Free Workshop; registration is not required.