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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Carleton’s international undergraduate students now have access to a Leave of Absence (LOA) request process, a collaborative initiative of the ISSO and the Registrar’s Office. Illness or injury, family situations, academic suspension, deferral or change of program are some of the reasons why a student may need or wish to take a break from... More
Sprott Accounting Students' Association (SASA) is hosting their 25th Annual Tax Clinic. This is a volunteer tax clinic geared towards serving Carleton students and alumni. Eligible individuals are asked to fill out the following form if interested in getting their taxes filed via the tax clinic: https://forms.gle/BqX4acUshQtUQpAQ8 SASA Executives... More
Exam season is approaching and Carleton University has created a series of resources to help international students overcome challenges during the exam period - whether living in or outside of Canada. Scheduling and Examination Services (SES) and Information Technology Services have a number of resources that offer 24/7 support to students that... More
Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity to get involved? Consider volunteering with the International Student Services Office! The ISSO is now hiring for three (3) separate volunteer positions for the upcoming year including: ISSO Volunteer for Summer 2021, International Orientation Ambassador, and ISSO Volunteer for the Academic Year. A... More
Are you an international graduate student hoping to remain in Canada after completing your degree? Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program is a great opportunity for recent graduates. It's important to know what makes you eligible for a PGWP, especially in light of frequent COVID-19 updates to the program rules since March 2020. The... More
Many international students are interested in staying in Canada after graduation and becoming a Canadian Permanent Resident (PR). Many students have learned a bit about the process of becoming a PR from educational recruiters, friends, news, and social media. It’s always partial information, and sometimes wrong or misleading, so they come to... More
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Travel to Canada is currently subject to COVID-19 restrictions. Carleton students may qualify for a travel exemption under our government-approved COVID-19 Readiness Plan. However, the timing and purpose of travel are additional factors that will be considered by the Canadian Border Services Officer (CBSA) who makes the decision whether to... More
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
On January 8, 2020, a Ukrainian airliner crashed near Tehran, Iran. Victims of the crash included 57 Canadians. Among the victims, 34 people were employed at or studying in universities and colleges in Ontario. In remembrance of the victims and to commemorate the talent that has been lost, Ontario has provided publicly-assisted postsecondary... More
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
The ISSO’s immigration advising team doesn’t want to talk to you about your “study visa.” We’re not being picky about English language usage. We want to be sure you understand the difference between your study permit and your Temporary Resident Visa (TRV); and we need to know which document and immigration issues we are... More
On March 25, 2021, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm EST Carleton Career Services is hosting an all-day online event designed for students to meet and chat with employers and professionals in their field of interest. Whether you are a current student, recent graduate, or alumni, all are welcome to explore full-time, co-op, and remote work opportunities... More
International co-op students who plan to travel to Canada for a summer work term must ensure they are fully informed of current requirements to qualify for a travel exemption and be admitted to Canada. Comprehensive information is available on the ISSO’s Travel and Quarantine Planning Support website. Students are urged to review that... More
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revised Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program instructions several times since March 2020 to assure students that online study due to COVID-19 won’t affect their eligibility for a PGWP. This includes students who are currently studying outside of Canada. However, students in... More
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