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 Student Advising in the TIP office, is available to assist all International Students including, ESL, Undergraduate, Graduate and Exchange as well as Students returning from, or considering a year abroad. We support you with issues such as academic concerns, housing needs, financial difficulties, health insurance, Cultural adaptation, Immigration policies and procedures and challenges that may arise concerning relations within the Trent and Peterborough Communities. Additionally, we welcome you to come into the TIP office to visit, meet other students, get involved, or simply talk about what’s going on in your life.
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As an International Student, you are required to have a valid study permit and adhere to specific immigration laws. If you have any questions or concerns regarding documentation or your status in Canada please contact the TIP office or attend an Immigration workshop. Below is a collection of links and resources that will help you understand immigration policies, and your responsibilities as well as the policies and procedures for keeping your documents up to date. Important Websites: Study Permits: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp Work Permits: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-offcampus.asp Temporary Resident Visa: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/apply-how.asp http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/missions/buffalo.asp Post Graduate Work Permit: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad.asp Permanent Residency - Canadian Experience Class: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/missions/buffalo.asp TIP handouts :
Immigration documents TIPsheet Off-Campus Work Permit TIP sheet If you are having trouble with your academics, Trent has a variety of services and supports available to you including the Academic Skills Centre, DSO, your Senior Tutor, Peer Mentoring, the Library and your Academic Departments among others. Sometimes it can be difficult expressing your concerns, knowing who to talk to, or how to access the resources available to you. This is where we come in! If you are having difficulties registering, have concerns with your courses, are experiencing a difficulty, or simply want to talk about an academic challenge or interest please come in to see us and we can help you understand your options and access the resources. Academic Skills Centre, which can help you with time management, essay writing, etc. Another resource is your Senior Tutor. Senior Tutors, academic advisors in each college available to help you plan your degree, understand the academic system and process Petitions and Appeals. Transitions: Personal and Cultural How do I talk to a Canadian Student? Classes are much different here. I am not sure how where to go for help. I am bored. Adapting to a new place takes time and most people go through a period of personal defeat or disenchantment while in a new or unfamiliar setting. This is known as culture shock or acculturation and although everyone experiences this differently, it is a normal part of adjusting in a different environment. Impacting your cultural adjustment, are other transitions with academics, independence, and social interactions that you will be experiencing as a student. Everyone will be facing their own personal, professional and cultural challenges and the TIP office is available to support you through these transitions. Be it through a one-on-one appointment with an advisor, a drop in appointment, a casual meeting during Wednesdays Tea Time, or participation in a group activity or celebration there are many ways to engage with the TIP office. We are available to talk about your experiences and concerns, provide you with resources, and help you connect with member s of the Peterborough and Trent communities. If you are experiencing personal issues that you would like to discuss with a professional, we also encourage you to contact the Trent Counselling Center, a free and confidential service available to all International Students.
Immigration Overview Session Friday, 13 January at 1:30pm BL210 Wednesday, 25 January at 3:00pm BL210 Friday, 17 February at 1:30pm OCA219 Friday, 16 March at 1:30pm BL210
Are all of your documents expiring at the same time? Are you unsure of where to start? Are you confused by Immigration terminology? Outline of various immigration documents and application processes including; passports, study permits, and visas. We will discuss the differences between the various documents, when to apply, what order to apply in, and how to do it. Time will be allocated after the presentation to discuss specific applications. This session will be valuable for students with documents expiring in the next 3 months or so. Study Permits and Off-Campus Work Permits Friday, 20 January at 1:30pm (Study and Work Permits) Wednesday, 1 February at 3:00pm (Study and Work Permits) Wednesday, 29 February at 3:00pm (Work Permit only) Wednesday, 7 March at 3:00pm (Study Permit and TRV) Friday, 9 March at 1:30pm (Work Permit only) Friday, 23 March at 1:30pm (Study and Work Permit) Friday, 13 April at 1:30pm (Study Permit only) Room Location: Bata Library102 Is your Study Permit expiring within 3 months and you want to review the application? Are you planning to apply for an Off-campus Work permit but do not understand the MyCiC system? These sessions are designed to help students apply online, and we will go through the access key, MyCIC and application processes with you at computer stations. These sessions are designed for students who are already prepared to submit the applications, and have gathered all of the necessary documents. Please review the document checklist and application policies through the links above, or come into the TIP office and pick up a TIP sheet while requesting your enrollment letter. Temporary resident Visa Friday, 27 January at 1:30pm (TRV) Friday, 10 February at 1:30pm (TRV) Wednesday, 7 March at 3:00pm (Study Permit and TRV) Wednesday, 28 March 3:00pm (TRV) Room Location: Bata Library 102 Are you planning to Travel and have an expired TRV? Come to a TRV session if you have a valid study permit and passport and you need to apply for a new travel visa. These sessions are designed to complete and review your application so that they can be mailed ASAP. Please review the document checklist and application policies through the links above, and come to the session with all of your supporting documents. Post-Graduate Work Permit information session Thursday, February 16th, 2012 @ 5pm Thursday, April 12th, 2012 @ 5pm Room Location: Bata Library 103
This Immigration Session will be offered to all International Students who intend to Graduate at the end of this academic year. In the workshop, the Trent International Student Advisor will introduce you to various Citizenship and Immigration Canada Programs, and help you access the appropriate resources and services available to assist you in obtaining a post graduate work permit, maintain legal status in Canada and research Immigration options. In the workshop, we will cover: - What is the PGWP? - When can you apply for it and how? - What do I need to know before I graduate? - What are my options if I want to become a Permanent Resident of Canada? Please bring a copy of your Passport and Study Permit with you to the session. Taxes
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Monday – Thursday 1pm – 3pm. Drop in Appointments are open to anyone on a first-come, first-serve basis and are approximately 15minutes long, at which time a follow-up appointment can be made. |
If you have an Urgent concern, please call or visit the TIP office immediately