Immigration documents
Mandatory for ALL international students 
All non-Canadians coming to McGill must obtain the documents below to study legally in Quebec (and Canada) if enrolled in a program lasting 6 months or longer.
Climate
Montreal summers are humid and range from warm to hot with an average Temperature of 22-30 °C. Spring and fall can be mild, but pone to drastic temperature changes. Late season heat waves and even snow storms in November and April are possible. Winter in Montreal usually brings cold, snowy, windy, and, at times, icy weather.
International Student Buddy Volunteer Report
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Renewing immigration documents
Once you arrive in Canada, keep copies of all important documents (e.g. Passport, Study Permit, CAQ, Health Insurance Card, etc.) in a safe place, and take note of your documents' expiry dates.
International Health Insurance Forms
Please find below the International Health Insurance (IHI) Handbook:
- Health Insurance Claim Form - Extended Health Care Benefits
To be used to claim reimbursement after having paid for eligible medical expense. Original receipts must accompany this form. - Health Insurance Claim Form - Medical Expenses
Newly graduated students
Students who graduate and obtain an open 3-year postgraduate work permit are now eligible for Quebec Medicare. For more information, please contact the Quebec Medicare office:
Régie de l'assurance-maladie du Québec
425, boulevard De Maisonneuve Ouest
3e étage, bureau 300
Montréal (Québec) H3A 3G5
(514) 864-3411
1. Blue Cross handbook - Group no. 95258
IHI Rates for the 2016-2017 academic year
- Single IHI plan: $993
- Dependent IHI plan: $3,048
- Family IHI plan: $5,793
New added benefits for 2016-2017 Blue Cross contract:
Quick Pay
Quick Pay (Paiement Express) is a convenient service that reimburses you for the medical expenses you incur. You do not need to complete a claim form.
Here's how it works: