King's International
IMMIGRATION NOTICE
This website content will be updated as new information becomes available.
Jan 24, 2024
Study Permit – Off Campus Work Temporary Public Policy
The off-campus work hours temporary public policy that was originally announced on October 7, 2022, will now be in effect from November 15, 2022, until April 30, 2024. It was previously set to expire on December 31, 2023. This temporary public policy permits certain students to work off campus for more than 20 hours per week during a regular academic session if Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has received your study permit application on or before October 7, 2022.
A new off-campus work hours temporary public policy took effect on January 1, 2024, and will also be effective until April 30, 2024. This new temporary public policy will permit certain students to work off campus for more than 20 hours per week during a regular academic session if IRCC has received their study permit application between October 8, 2022, and December 7, 2023.
If you have questions about your authorization to work, please email international@kings.uwo.ca.
Jan 22, 2024
The Canadian government announced a cap on new study permits for the next two years. For initial study permit applications submitted after January 22, 2024, undergraduate international students must now include an attestation letter from the Ontario provincial government. Current study permit holders, and masters, PhD or other post-graduate program students are exempt from this requirement.
We will provide details about how to acquire the attestation letter when the process is finalized.
December 7, 2023
As of January 1, 2024, the minimum financial requirement for living expenses for new study permit applications is $20,635 for an individual student.
Read more: Proof of Financial Support
King's International offers a variety of programs and services for both international and domestic students. These services include:
- International Student Services and Orientation
- Immigration Advising
- Peer Guide Program
- Outgoing and Incoming Exchange
- International Partner Liaison
- International Student Programming
- Support for International Summer Programs
- International Risk Management
- Pre-Departure Sessions & Support for International Experiential Learning
Download the King's International Guide Book Get Involved! Outgoing Exchange Postcard
Outgoing Exchange
Discover learning opportunities at King’s partner universities worldwide. Transfer credits from abroad to your King’s degree.
Incoming Exchange
Find exchange information for students coming from partner universities abroad (students coming to King’s).
Immigration: Studying and Working in Canada
Be informed about immigration regulations governing your stay in Canada.
Amna Wasty, Olivia Yusuf and He (Eric) Wang are happy to assist international students in preparing for and during their journey to King’s.
The team at King’s International provides the following supports:
- Reception and arrival services
- Programming and events throughout the year, including our Bridging Orientation and Peer Guide Program
- Immigration advising
- Supports for outgoing and incoming exchange
- Referrals to other departments
Advising is available for matters pertaining to communication with your home/partner institution, international services and programs or cultural/personal adjustment. If you need assistance with any of these matters (or if you are not sure where to go for assistance) please contact King's International to schedule an appointment.
Email: King's International
Phone: 519-433-3491 ext. 4623
You can also contact Amna, Olivia and Eric individually or come by the office during daily drop-in hours from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Alumni Court, room 220
Amna Wasty, MA, RISIA Manager, King's International Office: Alumni Court 220B Email: Amna.Wasty@kings.uwo.ca Phone: 519-433-3491 ext. 4589 (Currently on leave) |
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Olivia Yusuf International Student Programs and Engagement Coordinator, King's International Office: Alumni Court 220 Email: Olivia.Yusuf@kings.uwo.ca Phone: 519-433-3491 ext. 4623 |
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He (Eric) Wang, M.Ed, RCIC International and Exchange Student Advisor Office: Alumni Court 220A Email: Eric.Wang@kings.uwo.ca Phone: 519-433-3491 ext. 4782 |