{"id":106,"date":"2017-10-13T09:30:02","date_gmt":"2017-10-13T16:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/selfplaceqa\/?page_id=106"},"modified":"2020-03-13T15:11:20","modified_gmt":"2020-03-13T22:11:20","slug":"invitation-letters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/selfplaceqa\/invitation-letters\/","title":{"rendered":"Invitation Letters"},"content":{"rendered":"

a) What is an invitation letter and why is it important?<\/strong><\/p>\n

An invitation letter (or letter of invitation) is generated by your international partner well before your departure.\u00a0\u00a0 It is not just a formality, but for some CFEs (most notably China), you require a letter of invitation to obtain a visa to enter the country<\/em>.\u00a0 Although, this requirement is listed in the information for each international partner<\/a>, immigration requirements can change so always ask your partner if you require a invitation letter<\/p>\n

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(sample invitation letter)<\/h6>\n

b) What do I need to provide the partner so they can generate an invitation letter (or letter of invitation)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

From November to January the international CFE coordinator will ask you to email\/phone your international partner and begin discussing your CFE – including requirements, expectations, accommodations, etc. During this time your partner will\u00a0 inform you what is required of you (and when it is required) so they can generate a letter of invitation for you.<\/p>\n

For some CFE’s this is done through the CFE coordinator, a UBC regional office, or your CFE Faculty Advisor (or combinations thereof). These particulars are indicated within the specific information for the partner<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In order for most international CFE partners to generate an invitation letter, they require teacher candidates to email the partner a digital photograph or scan of the following documents :<\/p>\n