Webinars and Workshops

These webinars and workshops are aimed at new international students preparing for their arrival and for returning students on legal and administrative issues related to their status.

International Students’ Virtual Office

Do you have questions about your international student status? Your obligations? Your arrival? Come and meet our Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA). These sessions are a 5-10 minute drop-in meeting period on Zoom. When you come to the Virtual Office, you will be placed automatically in a waiting room. Please be patient and wait until you are admitted. Depending on the time of year, there may be quite a few students in line! To help us help you, please come prepared with your Bishop’s student ID number so that we can easily find your file. Come knock on the door of our virtual office!

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.

Access our virtual office

Do you have questions about your international student status? Your obligations? Your arrival? Do you have any questions about mobility opportunities abroad that may be available to you? Come and meet the Bishop’s International team to find answers to your questions!

The staff of Bishop’s International is located in Norton (204-205-206).

Drop-in hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

Immigration Questions?

International students with immigration questions can come to the Virtual Office, or write to international@ubishops.ca.

Our series of workshops to help you prepare your arrival started in August 2026.  By making plans to attend these webinars, you are taking steps to better prepare your arrival at Bishop’s.

Missed a webinar? If you have accepted your offer of admission, with the exception of the Canadian Financial System workshop, you can consult copies of the presentations on the myBU portal by going to the Bishop’s International section.

International Welcome for students starting their studies in Winter 2027 will take place online on Monday, December 14th at 9:30 AM EST.  Sign up here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EQkBM8BtRTOQeKCfR1DNjg

After your admission: Applying for your Immigration Documents

We encourage you to read the detailed information on our website about applying for your immigration documents based on your situation. Immigration information is subject to change, so in addition to attending our webinars please ensure that you are validating information on the government websites.

Accompanying Family Members

This workshop is for Master’s degree students who will be accompanied by their spouse and/or minor children during their studies. The goal of this workshop is to review the immigration documents that family members will need and to provide general information about related topics including health insurance and getting settled in Sherbrooke.

Pre-departure Session for Incoming Exchange Students

Missed this presentation? A copy is available for consultation on the myBU student portal (Bishop’s International section).

After your immigration documents, plan your housing accommodations and arrival in Canada

What do I pack in my suitcase?

Health insurance & Healthcare in Quebec

Introduction to the Canadian Financial System

  • Date to be determined.

Winter Readiness

Imminent departure: The final preparations

I am still waiting for my immigration documents, what should I do?

Our series of workshops to help you prepare your arrival will start in November 2026!  By starting early and making plans to attend these webinars, you are taking steps to better prepare your arrival at Bishop’s.

Missed a webinar? If you have accepted your offer of admission, with the exception of the Canadian Financial System workshop, you can consult copies of the presentations on the myBU portal by going to the Bishop’s International section.

After your admission: Applying for your Immigration Documents

We encourage you to read the detailed information on our website about applying for your immigration documents based on your situation. Immigration information is subject to change, so in addition to attending our webinars please ensure that you are validating information on the government websites.

Immigration Workshop for international students who have been studying elsewhere  in Canada (Cegep, other Universities)

Accompanying Family Members

This workshop is for Master’s degree students who will be accompanied by their spouse and/or minor children during their studies. The goal of this workshop is to review the immigration documents that family members will need and to provide general information about related topics including health insurance and getting settled in Sherbrooke.

Information session for the Parents of Fall 2027 Admitted International Students

This optional session will aim to answer questions that the parents of incoming international undergraduate students may have. Topics will include our role at Bishop’s International, an overview of the immigration documents that international students need, and mandatory health insurance. Slides will be presented in a bilingual (English/French) format.

Pre-departure Session for Incoming Fall 2027 Exchange Students

  • April 2027, date to be determined. 

After your immigration documents, plan your housing accommodations and arrival in Canada

  • May 2027, date to be confirmed.

Introduction to the Canadian Financial System

  • Spring 2027, date to be confirmed.

What do I pack in my suitcase?

  • July 2027, date to be confirmed.

Health insurance & Healthcare in Quebec

  • July 2027, date to be confirmed.

Imminent departure: The final preparations

  • August 2027, date to be confirmed.

I am still waiting for my immigration documents, what should I do?

  • September 2027, date to be confirmed.

Tax obligations for international students (online webinar)

The Canada Revenue Agency is unable to offer their tax obligation workshop this season.  We encourage you to make use of their online resources and tools.

CAQ and Study Permit Renewal Process (online)

Each semester, workshops on the CAQ and study permit renewal are offered on a monthly basis. Prior to attending our workshop, please read about the renewal process on our website and come prepared to ask your questions. The immigration landscape has been rapidly evolving since January 2024 – and continues to evolve. Even if you have previously had to renew your documents, do not assume that the process will be same. Attend this webinar to make sure you are up to date!

A copy of this presentation is also available for consultation on the Bishop’s International section of the myBU portal.

Post-Graduation Work Permit: What you need to know for your application (online)

A copy of the presentation is available for consultation on the Bishop’s International section of the myBU portal.

Pathways to Permanent Residence

From time to time, IRCC hosts information sessions in both French and English. Please visit their website to sign up, linked here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/virtual-sessions.html