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International Student Advisors offer non-academic advising to students from international pathways.
Please note that our international student advisors do not advise on academic-related and permanent residence inquiries.
To learn more about academic advising, see Quick Links. For information about applying for permanent residence in Canada, please visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.
i Please note: The 2025 Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) process has been finalized at SFU. If you need a PAL for your study permit application, please review our FAQ page here on how to obtain a PAL from SFU. We will continue to update our webpages and online resources to reflect the expanded PAL requirements. Thank you for your patience.
International Student Advising
International Student Advising provides guidance on immigration and transition related issues such as, but not limited to: study permits, visas, work eligibility, enrollment requirements for international students, medical insurance and the Canadian healthcare system, general tax information for international students, intercultural transition support, referrals, and more.
Choose one of the following advising methods.
International Student Experience Support
The International Student Experience Support is a suite of drop-in services offered by our team of professional staff and trained student advisors at the Global Student Centre (AQ 2013). Your experience as an international student matters and we are here to support you. GSC is your space to access a wide range of non-academic support and services throughout your time at SFU.
For questions regarding SFU admissions, Academic Advising or other Student Services, please see below.