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) Lysange Gervais and Alison Threatt. These sessions are a 5-10 minute drop-in meeting period on Zoom. Come knock on the door of our virtual office!

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

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 January 15, 2024.

Welcome Sessions for NEW STUDENTS – Fall 2024

Bishop’s International will be offering a three-day welcome for new international students from August 29th to 31st, just prior to the start of the semester.  Students who will be living on campus will be able to move in on August 28th. You will receive information, including how to register, by email over the coming months. Stay tuned for details!

Webinars or workshops for NEW STUDENTS – Fall 2024

I have received my admissions letter – what are the next steps to come to Bishop’s?

Monday, April 29, 2024, 11:00 EST
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcu6srD4qE9C9fzfpzc7-u8jDRh5EY6kN

Accompanying family members – workshop for Master’s degree students who will be accompanied by their spouse and/or children during their stay

Monday, May 13, 2024, 10:30 AM EST

Register : https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqc–vqDwoGtNP_z98P4lzq1PZ-w3Y02Fp

Predeparture Session for Incoming Fall 2024 Exchange Students
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, 11:00 AM EST

Register : https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYud-CspjwvHtDx7Gx0Ala55d3CkAiQNb6r

After your immigration documents, plan your accommodations and arrival
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, 10:30 AM EST

Register : https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApd-6urTMtHdHXJAZH2hpnZjSBp1C2XTQ2

What do I pack in my suitcase?
June 19, 2024, 10:30 AM EST

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcO6qrj8pH9F0Cfm0QohMVlmwZrpqgR0F

Health insurance & Healthcare in Quebec

Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 10:30 AM EST

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvc-Gurj8vHdEE7lPTYUWhaXjGbAb1PATH

Imminent departure: The final preparations
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, 10:30 AM EST

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvduGprz4qEtCPmJfTUy0ul7kqVqInS7JH

I am still waiting for my immigration documents, what should I do?
Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 10:30 AM EST

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdOsqTgpG9IGGXUHRtMbK2fElzaMEAp3

Webinars or workshops for RETURNING STUDENTS

CAQ and Study Permit Renewal Process (online)

Tuesday, May 14, 1:00 PM EST

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkdO6oqTMjEtBsClRcdZ6U1J0bXjd0fI1V

Monday, June 17, 2024, 1:00 PM EST

Register : https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlc-ipqT0qGNCyp0ZbPw_Mu9Nwn3-m7S4L

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

Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 1:00 PM EST

Register : https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdO6rqzkuE9ebKSrM1CXSwFDOQqAmDDW_

Please note that this workshop is taking place a few days after the May Senate meeting at which students will have received confirmation of their graduation and will be eligible to apply for the PGWP.

Pathways to Permanent Residence (inside Quebec) (in French)
The MIFI and IRCC regularly offer information sessions on immigrating to Quebec.

The next sessions will be offered online in April. For more information and to sign up, please visit the Quebec government website: https://www.quebec.ca/education/etudier-quebec/rester-apres-etudes/seances-information-etudiants-internationaux

Pathways to Permanent Residence (outside of Quebec) (online)
Look at the PowerPoint presentation and watch the video (see below).

Play the video recording (36 minutes)
Recording password: Fall2023