International students – please see below for a list of upcoming scheduled events:
- November 25, 2 to 4 pm PT | Pathways to Permanent Residency Webinar
Are you an international student nearing program completion and interested in applying for
permanent residency? Then this webinar is for you! See Immigration Pathways Webinar with IRCC and BC PNP for more information and a link to register. - November 30, 4:30 to 5:30 pm PT | PGWP Workshop for DAP
Are you wondering “Now what?” as you come close to completing your program? This DAP-exclusive session will highlight the benefits of the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) as you consider your options to further your studies, work in Canada or apply for permanent residence. You will learn about timelines to apply for the PGWP, eligibility requirements, how to prepare your application, work eligibility, and what you need to know if you have family members in Canada too. The information provided will take the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic into consideration. Registration for this workshop is open on COOL.
- November 23, 1:30 to 2:30 pm PT, December 17, 10 to 11 am PT | CRA Webinar on Income Tax for International Students
As an international student, if you are a resident in Canada, there are benefits and credit payments you could get for income tax purposes! Some of the benefits and credits you may be eligible for are the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit, the Canada Workers Benefit, the tuition tax credit, the Disability tax credit, the Canada child benefit, and the Child disability benefit. Register for a webinar presented by officers from Canada Revenue Agency. During the webinar they will be able to answer your questions.
The webinar will be offered in different times. The first one is specifically for UBC international students. Please select one that fits your schedule to register:
- CRA International Students Presentation on November 23, 2021 from 1:30pm – 2:30pm PST, Register at https://canada.webex.com/canada/onstage/g.php?MTID=efc7ba66e194989fa59caa44cb13ec13b
- CRA International Students Presentation on December 17, 2021 from 10:00am – 11:00am PST, Register at
https://canada.webex.com/canada/onstage/g.php?PRID=4f1473dfdd206ba0967b78ce55fe4326