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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 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. EST.

* The Virtual Office is closed occasionally during the year (ex: Reading Week, Christmas holidays).

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: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Come see us in Norton 203 (International Student Lounge).

Immigration Questions?

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

Bishop’s International is pleased to welcome new international students to campus each fall and winter. International Welcome takes place prior to the start of the semester.

Mark your calendar!

Fall 2026 International Welcome will take place on Thursday, September 3rd.  Take note that new international students living on campus and registered for International Welcome will be able to move in to their residence as of Wednesday, September 2nd (early move-in time frame to be confirmed soon).

International students who have accepted their offer of admission will receive an email invitation to register for International Welcome.

Check back here for information regarding registration for International Welcome.

Are you an international student who has been admitted to Bishop’s for the Fall 2026 semester? Our series of workshops to help you prepare your arrival started in November 2025!  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.

After your admission: Applying for your Immigration Documents

In order to best support our students, this workshop will be offered on a monthly basis from November through April. We also 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 transfer students who have been studying elsewhere  in Canada (Cegep, other Universities)

Immigration Workshop for students with U.S. citizenship

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 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 Exchange Students

  • Date to be determined, May 2026.

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

What do I pack in my suitcase?

Health insurance & Healthcare in Quebec

Imminent departure: The final preparations

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

How to Apply for the Intern Work Permit (online)

Study permit holders whose program of study includes a mandatory internship or work experience must apply for and obtain a free intern work permit from IRCC. This work permit is required regardless of whether the internship is paid or not, and regardless of whether the internship is on-campus or off-campus. As outlined on our website, Bishop’s students must upload their intern work permit or the proof of having applied online for the permit prior to the add/drop deadline in the semester in which their work experience(s) is taking place.  Working in Canada – Bishop’s University

If your program of study includes an internship or work experience, do not miss this workshop to learn about procedures specific to Bishop’s as well as how to apply for the intern work permit.

This workshop is offered once a semester prior to the add/drop deadline. Students who have questions in the meantime about this permit are invited to come to the Virtual Office or to write to international@ubishops.ca.

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