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Monday, May 17, 2021
The Carleton virtual campus is working around the clock to implement new strategies in order to accommodate students and maintain connections. The university is taking measures to ensure that information is readily accessible to all students from wherever you are in the world and on a mobile platform that is familiar. International and exchange... More
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
All questions regarding immigration, Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs), and Express Entry will be answered at the following events, hosted by the ISSO for the month of June: (will edit when further details confirmed) Wednesday, June 2, 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 3:00 p.m. Wednesday,... More
Study permit application deadlines have been created to accommodate International students living in Canada and abroad. It's important to remember that Immigrant, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) receives thousands of documents every day and that it takes a lot of time to get back to applicants. The ISSO encourages students newly admitted to... More
The Government of Canada announced new travel restrictions banning all passenger and cargo flights from India and Pakistan. The restrictions are in effect from April 22, 2021, at 11:30 pm EST, for an anticipated 30 days. We recommend that students refrain from booking travel until they have reviewed the new travel and quarantine measures,... More
International students whose study permit will expire before they complete their program at Carleton can apply for a new permit that will authorize them to continue their studies in Canada. All students are encouraged to contact the ISSO for assistance. Members of our immigration advising team typically begin a consultation by confirming the... More
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have indicated their commitment to timely processing of study permit applications to support students with planning for Fall 2021. Effectively, complete study permit applications received by May 15, 2021 can expect to receive a decision by August 6, 2021. This service guarantee will support... More
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
In these troubled times, the ISSO immigration advising team wants you to take care… of your temporary resident status in Canada. We would like you to know: You must take note of the expiry date of your study permit. Carleton doesn’t have that information on file and can’t remind you. We urge you to... More
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Students outside of Canada who have recently accepted admission to Carleton University after applying for a study permit with admission from another Designated Learning Institution (DLI) have been informed that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) needs to re-assess their application to come to Canada. If the application is still... More
Every year, Carleton hires many international students as Teaching Assistants (TA) and Research Assistants (RA) to contribute to our academic community. Both TA work and RA work are considered to be “on-campus work” for study permit holders, and most Carleton international students are authorized to do this type of work. COVID-19 has... More
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Many international students, even those who are very careful not to work more than the 20 hours per week authorized by their study permit, can be unaware of working more than they should after they finish their last school term. The rules are slightly complicated, but they are not too hard for students who have... More
Recognizing research as a global phenomenon without borders is crucial in the digital age. The International Research Mobility Symposium was held by Carleton University on March 4, 2021. A common theme of sustainable development and interdisciplinary and cultural practice was featured throughout the event and serves as a testament to what... More
With final exams soon underway, it’s important that students remember to prioritize mental health and self-care to balance the potential stress of deadlines and schoolwork. For an extensive guide to wellness supports available to Carleton University, please visit the Mental Health and Well-Being Resource Finder page. In addition to campus... More
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