Video Resources
On This Page:
- Topical Video Resources
- Outside Canada Study Permit Application Workshop
- Permanent Residence Workshop
- Co-Op Work Permit Info Sessions
- Post-Graduation Work Permit Information Sessions
- Immigration Updates and Q & A sessions for current students
- Get SFU-Ready for New International Students
- Families of International Undergraduate Students
July 4th, 2023
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently announced a new temporary public policy which allows eligible foreign workers to study without a study permit. Please visit the IRCC webpage: Public policy allowing some work permit holders to study without a study permit for more information.
Enrollment Requirements and Work Eligibility
Working On and Off Campus with Your Study Permit
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Medical Insurance in Canada
Recording - May 24, 2022
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Recording - September 26, 2022
NOTE: Policies and programs may have changed. Please consult www.canada.ca/immigration for accurate, up-to-date information.
*TEMPORARY PUBLIC POLICY: Lifting of 20-hr/wk Off-Campus Work Authorization
IRCC is temporarily lifting the 20-hour-per-week limit on the number of hours eligible post-secondary students are allowed to work off-campus during academic terms. From November 15, 2022 to December 31, 2023, eligible international students will be permitted to work off campus for more than 20 hours per week. Read the full announcement here.
Recording - November 30, 2021
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Recording - April 12, 2021
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Recording - October 13, 2022
NOTE: A new temporary public policy was announced on October 12, 2022 exempting certain in-Canada international students from completing another immigration medical examination (IME) as part of their application. Please visit the IRCC webpage - Medical exams for visitors, students and workers - Canada.ca for more information.
i If you are applying (or have applied) for a PGWP while holding maintained status (e.g. you apply to extend your study permit or change your status to visitor before your permit expires), you may not be eligible to apply for PGWP from inside Canada. Please connect with an International Student Advisor to find out how this impacts your PGWP application.
Updated January 25, 2023
Spring 2023
Recording - April 5, 2023
Fall 2022
Recording - November 28, 2022
Spring 2022
Recording - March 11, 2022
Fall 2021
Recording - September 22, 2021
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Fall 2022
Recording - December 1st, 2022
Spring 2022
Recording - April 5, 2022
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Fall 2021
Recording - December 6, 2021
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Recording - November 4, 2021
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Recording - October 6, 2021
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Summer 2021
Recording - July 30, 2021
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Recording - June 25, 2021
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Recording - May 31, 2021
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Spring 2021
Recording - April 8, 2021
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Recording - March 12, 2021
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Recording - February 8, 2021
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Fall 2020
Recording - December 4, 2020
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Recording - November 9, 2020
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Recording - October 8, 2020
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For Summer 2023 Students
For International Graduate and Undergraduate Students - March 10, 2023
For Spring 2023 Students
For New International Graduate Students - November 22, 2022
For New International Undergraduate Students - November 7, 2022
For Fall 2022 Students
For New International Graduate Students - July 12, 2022
For New International Undergraduate Students - July 7, 2022
For Summer 2022 Students
For New International Undergraduate Students - March 10, 2022
For Spring 2022 Students
For New International Undergraduate Students - November 16, 2021
For New International Graduate Students - November 15, 2021
Pre-recorded Family Orientation Presentation
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In collaboration with Fraser International College (FIC), the above pre-recorded Family Orientation presentation will provide you with an overview of how to support your students, various services and resources available to ease their transition to SFU and FIC.