- International Student Services
ISS Spring Newsletter
Happy Spring!
Check out the ISS Newsletter for everything you need to know about:
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Travelling over the summer
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Renewing your Immigration Documents
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Summer Work On-Campus & Off-Campus
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Post-Graduation Work
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International Health Insurance Coverage
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Filing Taxes in Canada
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Payment of Fall fees
Post Graduation Work Permit Update
Want to avoid lengthy CIC processing times for online Post Graduation Work Permit applications?
International Students (with valid Study Permits) who are from TRV/Entry Visa-exempt countries can now apply for their Post-Grad Work Permits at the following border crossings in Quebec:
CIC online application system now working
The CIC online application system is now WORKING!
Keep in mind that it may be very slow, as thousands of people will likely be trying to access it now. If you've been waiting to apply for an EVN (for your Off-Campus Work Permit) or renew your Study Permit, you should be able to do it now.
CIC online application system - Glitch not resolved yet
Having trouble with CIC's online application system? Alas, you're not the only one...
CIC is still experiencing technical problems with their online application system, and no updates have been provided by CIC to indicate when the glitch might be fixed.
CIC application glitch
Having trouble with CIC's online application system? Alas, you're not the only one...
CIC is currently experiencing technical problems with their online application system; we all hope that these glitches will be resolved soon. Please be patient, and try again over the next few days. If you wish to get help from CIC, they can be reached at the following coordinates:
1.888.242.2100
web-tech-support [at] cic [dot] gc [dot] ca
New ISS Facebook Page!
International Student Services is pleased to introduce our new ISS Facebook page!
"Like" our new page to keep on top of breaking international student news, helpful tips, and notices of upcoming events and workshops.
Have an opinion about our new look? We welcome your caroline [dot] guay [at] mcgill [dot] ca (feedback).
Graduate Students & Spouses - We Want to Hear from You!
We want to know what you think...
To ensure the quality of services offered to McGill graduate students and their families, we would like to invite you to participate in a focus group centered on the services offered by McGill International Spouses Club. The focus groups will run in March and April 2013.
If you and your spouse are interested in participating, and would like to voice your opinions, ideas and/or concerns, please international [dot] students [at] mcgill [dot] ca (email) us.
Having Trouble With Your Online Work Permit Application?
As described in our January 11th update, Citizenship and Immigration Canada introduced new online applications for Study Permits, Work Permits, and Visas on December 15th, 2012. While some features of the online application have improved, others have caused confusion amongst applicants.
Everything you need to know about applying for a Work Permit (Off-Campus, Co-op/Internship or Post-Graduate) is provided in our:
New Online Applications for Study Permits, Work Permits, and Visas
New CIC Online Applications
If you’d had to consult Citizenship and Immigration’s (CIC’s) website in the past few weeks, you’ve probably noticed some significant changes. Not only has CIC revamped their website, they’ve also added new online application options for Temporary Residents (such as Students). Now you can apply online for study permits, student work permits, and temporary resident visas (also known as "entry visas"), including:
Your Blue Cross Health Insurance Coverage Outside of Canada
It is essential that you pick up your international health insurance card prior to December 21 at Service Point as the University will be closed as of December 24th for the holidays.
While travelling abroad, your International Health Insurance (Blue Cross) coverage is limited to emergencies only, which includes hospital board and room expenses, physicians’ fees, laboratory fees, and any other exp
Fun Things to do in Montreal over the Holidays
Montreal is magical over the holidays; if you're staying in town, take in all the incredible sights, events, and activities the city has to offer!
Tourism Montreal offers some great tips on:
Typhoon Bopha hits the Philippines
Over 600 people are reported deceased and 300 still missing after Typhoon Bopha hits the main southern island of Mindanao in the Philippines last Tuesday, causing flash flooding and mass devastation. Some 400,000 people have lost their homes and are being housed in temporary evacuation centers or staying with relatives. For more information, see the most recent story on Typhoon Bopha from CBC News
Update as of November: Consular Services for Iranian Students in Canada
Please note that the Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Washington has confirmed that they will no longer provide consular services for Iranian students currently in Canada who submit applications by mail. For renewal of passports and submission of applications, students are recommended to use the office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran Tel.: (+98) 21 2777. The following information has been provided by our colleagues at the University of British Columbia.
The Winter Coat Project: The warmest of gestures
Chaplaincy Services gives away 500+ winter coats to students in need every year
By Neale McDevitt - for the McGill Reporter
Like war and childbirth, a Montreal winter cannot be adequately described with mere words. It is a physical test that defies intellectualization. You have to live it to really understand it. And “live it” might be a little optimistic – “survive it” is probably more apropos.
Update: Consular Services for Iranian Students in Canada
Please note that the Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Washington has confirmed that they will be providing consular services for Iranian students currently in Canada. For more details on forms and procedures, please consult their website http://www.daftar.org/far/default.asp . For renewal of passports, students are strongly recommended to use a courier service (rather than registered mail) for faster processing.
