Immigration Things to keep in mind Aida Malekoltojari May 1, 2015

Overview Study Permits Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs) US Visas Work Eligibility Social Insurance Numbers

Expiration Dates If your study permit expires You have no legal status You must stop studying immediately If you are no longer pursuing your studies Withdrawal, suspension, graduation Study permit expires after 90 days

Study Permit Renewal Renew at least 3 months before expiry Passport expiration impacts duration Processing times change Apply online

Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) What is a TRV? o Document that allows you to ENTER Canada Who needs a TRV? Types of TRVs o Single Entry o Multiple Entry  Expires with your study permit

Visiting the USA Single-entry temporary resident visa o You can request to return to Canada on your original single- entry temporary resident visa, if:  you will only visit the U.S. or St. Pierre and Miquelon; and  you will return to Canada before the end of your approved stay in Canada. Expired temporary resident visa o You can request to return to Canada on your original temporary resident visa, even if it is expired, if:  you will only visit the U.S. or St. Pierre and Miquelon; and  you will return to Canada before the end of your approved stay in Canada.

US Visas US Visa Waiver Program Tourism and Visit Visa (B-2) o Processing times can be long o Can get issued for long periods so get earlier rather than later

On Campus Work Must be enrolled full-time Have a valid study permit Need your Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Off Campus Work Enrolled full-time Not on exchange Valid study permit 20 hours/week (academic year) 35 hours/week (scheduled academic breaks)

Social Insurance Number (SIN) Need this number to work Use this number to file taxes Must have proper conditions on your study permit to get this issued