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
- Public policies
IRCC temporary policies relevant to international students
| Policy | Links | Date it came in effect | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary public policy for nationals of Sudan in Canada as temporary residents – Further extension | Website | October 27, 2025 | October 27, 2026 |
| Updated Temporary Public Policy for Family Members Who Fled Conflict in Sudan | Website | October 27, 2025 | October 27, 2026 |
| Public policy for French-speaking foreign nationals applying for study permits under the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot | Website | August 26, 2024 | August 25, 2026 |
| Temporary public policy for foreign nationals of the Palestinian Territories who are in Canada as temporary residents | Website | August 1, 2025 | July 31, 2026 |
| Updated travel information for Mexican citizens coming to Canada | Website | February 29, 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 |
| Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel and other supports | Website | March 12, 2022 | March 31, 2026 |
| Medical exemption for eligible applicants | October 12, 2022 | October 5, 2029 | |
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.