INTERNATIONAL CURRENT STUDENTS
IRCC Resources
International students can direct immigration-related questions to an international student specialist at MacEwan International, or contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) directly.
Only Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs), Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) or Canadian lawyers can provide immigration services or advice according to law.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
IMMIGRATION, REFUGEES AND CITIZENSHIP CANADA (IRCC)
Within Canada call: 1-888-242-2100
Outside of Canada call: 1-613-944-4000
- Contact IRCC online
- Register for an IRCC secure account
- Find an IRCC application package or form
- Check your application status
- Check IRCC application processing times
- Pay your fees
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Offices
- Find an authorized immigration representative
- IRCC Help Centre
IRCC temporary policies
| Policy | Links | Date it came in effect | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Updated travel information for Mexican citizens coming to Canada | Website | February 29, 2024 | Ongoing |
| Canada to stabilize growth and decrease the number of new international student permits | Website | January 22, 2024 | 2026 or upon IRCC re-assessment |
| Revised requirements to better protect international students | Website | January 1, 2024 | Ongoing |
| Temporary public policy to allow foreign nationals with valid work permits to study without a study permit | Website | June 27, 2023 | June 27, 2026 |
| Resumption of biometrics collection for temporary residence applicants in Canada | Website | February 23, 2023 | Ongoing |
| Temporary measures for Iranians | Website | March 24, 2023 | February 28, 2025 |
| Temporary public policy for nationals of Sudan in Canada as temporary residents | Website | April 28, 2023 | Ongoing |
| Temporary measures for Türkiye and Syria | Website | March 29, 2023 | Ended on January 3, 2024 |
| Temporary special measures in response to the 2023 earthquake in Morocco | Website | October 19, 2023 | March 12, 2024 |
| Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel and other supports | Website | March 12, 2022 | March 31, 2024 |
| Medical exemption for eligible applicants | October 12, 2022 | October 6, 2024 | |
| Extended authorization to work off-campus for full-time students | November 15, 2022 | April 30, 2024 | |
| Program delivery update: Extension of reduced facilitation measures for PGWP distance learning | March 20, 2020 | Ended on December 31, 2023 |
We’re here to help
Talk to an international student specialist online or in-person. Visit the MacEwan International office, book an appointment or attend an online drop-in session.