The International Student Centre (ISC) advises students on a wide range of issues pertinent to international students, ranging from immigration to employment.

ISC staff are available to talk with you at IC-349 between 10am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (10am to 4:30pm during July and August).

Any staff member can help you by answering questions that you have about:

• General information about & documents necessary to apply for:
  • Temporary Resident Visas (TRV) (entry visa)
  • Study Permit
  • Off-Campus Work Permit
  • Co-op Work Permit
  • Post Graduation Work Permit
  • Social Insurance Number (SIN)
  • Individual Tax Number (ITN)
  • Study Abroad
• Information on cultural events & ISC activities, info sessions
• UHIP questions
• Advice or referrals to other departments/units
• Volunteering or Work-Study positions
• Booking appointments

You may be instructed to make an appointment with an Advisor. You can meet with an Advisor during a booked appointment or during drop-in hours. Appointments are conducted in-person, but can also be arranged by telephone or skype where it is not possible for you to come in to our office.

Issues which are normally covered during advising appointments include:

Study Permits:	Initial Application Extension of Study Permit Restoration of status after expiry	Reviews of completed applications (must bring all documents required)
Work Permits:	On-Campus Employment and Volunteering Off-Campus Work Permit Co-op Work Permit Post Graduation Work Permit	Reviews of completed applications (must bring all documents required); Planning timelines for applying
Temporary Resident Visas	Applying for a new TRV Inviting Family to Visit	Review of student TRV applications, review of letter of invitation
Studying Abroad	Student Exchange Program Summer Abroad Explore Research Abroad	Planning for study abroad, timing, help selecting a destination
Permanent Residence	Canadian Experience Class Ontario Provincial Nominee Program	Information, suggestions on timelines for applications, reviews of completed applications (must bring all documents required)
Lost or Stolen Immigration documents		Advice on steps to take, reports to file, and review of new completed applications
Taking Semesters Off	By your own choice Mandatory military service Suspension from UTSC	Advice on steps to take, continuation of Study Permit, surrendering of work permits
Transition to Canada	Culture shock & homesickness Ajustment to UTSC Probation or pre-probation status	Listening and understanding, advice on steps to take, referrals to UTSC or community services
Income Tax	Audits Owed taxes Notification of problems from CRA	Advice preparing for an audit, review of letters to CRA, advice on contacting CRA to understand the problem