Category: International Students

This is a corrected repost of our earlier announcement. Please note that the 2024 Winter Term 2 SIN Clinic will take place on December 19 and January 7, not on January 17.

This is a friendly reminder that the 2024 SIN Clinic will be open on December 19 and January 7 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM hosted by the International Student Development Team.

2024 Winter Term 2 SIN Clinic (In-Person)

Need help obtaining your SIN? Service Canada agents will be available on campus to assist with your SIN application.

• When: December 19, 2024 & January 7, 2025
• Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
• Location: UBC Life Building, Room 1501
• How: Register online by December 18, 2024 (subject to availability).

During the clinic, agents from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be available to provide information on benefits and credits available to students, including the GST/HST credit, Tuition Tax Credit, BC Renter’s Tax Credit, and Disability Tax Credit.

UBC International Student Development Team is pleased to share that registration is now open for the Social Insurance Number (SIN) Virtual Information Session and the 2024 Winter Term 2 SIN Clinic! These events are designed to help new international students, as well as Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents, obtain their SIN and access valuable information about benefits available to them.

Social Insurance Number (SIN) Virtual Information Session

Join this comprehensive session to learn everything you need to know about obtaining your SIN, applying online, and getting support from Service Canada.

• When: Thursday, December 12, 2024
• Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
• How: Register online today to receive the Zoom link!

2024 Winter Term 2 SIN Clinic (In-Person)

Need help obtaining your SIN? Service Canada agents will be available on campus to assist with your SIN application.

• When: December 19, 2024 & January 7, 2025
• Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
• Location: UBC Life Building, Room 1501
• How: Register online by December 18, 2024 (subject to availability).

During the clinic, agents from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be available to provide information on benefits and credits available to students, including the GST/HST credit, Tuition Tax Credit, BC Renter’s Tax Credit, and Disability Tax Credit.

Volunteering Opportunity:

Students interested in volunteering can email Prerna.bedi@ubc.ca with their preferred date and shift time. No experience is required, and training will be provided.

The UBC International Student Advising Office is hosting sessions to address your questions and provide clarification on important topics for international students.

1. Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Workshops

Get up-to-date information about the recently announced changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program, eligibility criteria, application process, work eligibility during the transition to a PGWP, and important considerations when travelling after completing your studies. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) from International Student Advising.

Students can register through the links below. The content of these sessions will be the same:

November 15 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT Click here to register

November 21 at 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM PT Click here to register

November 27 at 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM PT Click here to register

December 3 at 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM PT Click here to register

2. Immigration Q&A Session: Travelling Outside Canada during the Holidays

Planning to travel during the winter break? Join us for an interactive Q&A session where an International Student Advisor will answer all your questions about travelling outside Canada as an international student. We will cover topics such as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)/eTA, re-entry requirements, essential travel documents, and how your travel may impact your study plans. This is your chance to get advice and ensure you’re fully prepared for a smooth return to Canada.

November 26 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT Click here to register

These sessions are hosted by UBC International Student Advising Office.

Registration for the SIN Clinic is now open! As a new international student in Canada, you will need to get a Social Insurance Number (SIN) before you can start working or receive a scholarship. Service Canada agents will be on campus to issue your SIN at the SIN Clinic. The clinic will run for the following days:

• Wednesday, December 20,  2023
• Monday, January 8, 2024
• Friday, January 12, 2024

Each session will run from 9:30 am to 3:30pm at UBC life building, Room 1501

To register for the SIN Clinic, use this link .

Invite from UBC International Peer Advisors

Invite from Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Immigration Programs Branch