As the centre for the non-immigrant community at Ryerson, International Student Services (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 Student Services 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
