As the centre for the non-immigrant community at Ryerson, International Services for Students (ISS) is crucial to support international students and international scholars through specialized services and promotion of international awareness at Ryerson.
Services provided include:
- International Student Orientation and International peer Support Program for all new international students;
- Compulsory University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) enrollment and advising;
- Status letters for international students concerning immigration, financial and other related needs;
- Immigration advising, workshops and services for study permits, work permits, Temporary Resident Visas (TRV), U.S. visas, permanent residence applications and many more;
- Special advising and support concerning spouses and dependents of international students and staff on issues such as health insurance, work permits, and more;
- Acting as the Designated Institution Representative (DIR) to facilitate the Off-Campus Work Permit Program for full-time international students;
- Information for Permanent Residence (PR) application and specialized Canadian legal services and resources;
- Hiring international students, distribution of job postings and promotion of employment opportunities for international students through the International Services for Students Work Experience Program (ISSWEP);
- Support for financial assistance and award nominations;
- Networking Events: Welcome Party for International Students, International Community Reception, monthly International Lunches, Tea Houses and much more;
- Tax Services for International Students including a workshop and clinic;
- "International Eye" - informative monthly e-newsletter ;
- International student mailing list providing updates on immigration policies, events and job opportunities, etc.;
- International Volunteer Program bridging international students to a variety of volunteer opportunities in the community;
- Consultation services for university policies and procedures regarding hiring non-immigrant staff, faculties, research assistants, and teaching assistants, etc.;
- Advocacy and training for cross-cultural understanding and communication.
Location: POD-61, Telephone: (416) 979-5000, ext. 6655, E-mail: issask@ryerson.ca, Website: www.ryerson.ca/internationalservices
