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.

Lysange’s Virtual Office

Do you have questions about your international student status? Your obligations? Your arrival? Come and meet Bishop’s International Office Coordinator and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA), Lysange Gervais. These sessions are a 5-10 minute drop-in meeting period, every morning on Zoom. Come knock on the door of Lysange’s virtual office!

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

Drop-in period

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 in our Office in the Paterson Hall (PAT 101) to find answers to your questions!

Monday to Thursday, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM starting September 11, 2023.

Orientation sessions for NEW STUDENTS – Winter 2024

International Student Orientation Session (in-person, mandatory):

More details to come.

 

Personalized Welcome for international students (in-person, mandatory):

More details to come.

Webinars or workshops for NEW STUDENTS – Winter 2024

I have received my admission letter: what are the next steps?
October 19, 2023, 11:00 AM, EDT
Register for the “I have receive my admission letter” webinar

After your immigration documents: plan your accommodation and arrival
November 1, 2023, 11:00 AM, EDT
Register for the “Plan your accommodation and arrival” webinar

What do I pack in my suitcase?
November 22, 2023, 11:00 AM, EST
Register for the “What do I pack in my suitcase?” webinar

Imminent departure: The final preparations
December 13, 2023, 11:00 AM, EST
Register for the “Imminent departure: the final preparations” webinar

Winter Readiness Workshop
December 14, 2023, 11:00 AM, EST
Register for the “Winter Readiness Workshop” webinar

I am still waiting for my immigration documents, what should I do?
January 8, 2024, 11:00 AM, EST
Register for the “I am still waiting for my immigration documents” webinar

Webinars or workshops for RETURNING STUDENTS

My CAQ and study permit: How to renew it?
October 19, 2023, 1:00 PM, EDT
November 2, 2023, 1:00 PM, EDT
November 16, 2023, 1:00 PM, EST
December 7, 2023, 1:00 PM, EST
Register for the “My CAQ and study permit: How to renew it?” webinar

Post-Graduation Work Permit: What you need to know for your application
November 14, 2023, 1:00 PM, EST
Register for the “Post-Graduation Work Permit” webinar

Pathways to Permanent Residence (outside of Quebec)
TBD

BU Work International Week

Would you like to gain Canadian work experience while studying at Bishop’s? What are your rights and obligations regarding work as an international student? How do you build a Canadian resume and cover letter?

To learn more about it, we invite you to BU Works International Week which is taking place during the first week of October.

There will be information sessions from October 2nd to October 4th from 3:30-4:30 p.m., on Zoom.

List of the workshops with links:

Monday, October 2nd:
Working in Canada for International student: what are the rights and obligations?

Tuesday, October 3rd:
Building a Canadian resume and cover letter

Wednesday, October 4th:
Internship and other Experiential Learning Opportunities at Bishop’s