Immigration Advising Services

Get immigration advising from certified RISIAs for study permits, visas, and more.

At TWU, we have our Regulated International Student Immigration Advisers (RISIAs), who are TWU staff members and certified immigration consultants under the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).

TWU RISIAs can provide limited immigration advising to TWU international students. These immigration advising services are provided free of charge, if TWU international students and their dependents have questions about

  • Study permits
  • Temporary resident visas
  • Study permits related to other permits currently available in Canadian immigration programs

However, TWU RISIAs are not authorized representatives to fill out and/or submit IRCC forms on behalf of TWU international students. If you require immigration advising beyond the services mentioned above, or if you need authorized representatives to fill out and prepare application materials for your IRCC applications, you will need to seek other immigration lawyers or immigration consultants in Canada. Normally, you are required to pay service fees to them. Check HERE to learn about “What immigration services are available outside of Trinity Western University”.

How to Access Immigration Advising Services at TWU

TWU international students can access immigration services at TWU through the following three channels.

International Student Guide

This is a comprehensive online resource centre specifically designed to provide TWU international students with up-to-date information about IRCC policies.

International Student Guide

International Student Help - Online Form

Students can request to address more specific questions through the online form. This online form is used to collect important documents (e.g., your current study permit) so that we can provide accurate immigration legal advice. If your questions are urgent and severe, we will request to meet you in-person or online.

International Student Help Form

Weekly Workshops

We offer weekly workshops both in-person and online for international students at all campuses in Fall Semesters and Spring Semesters for each school year. Explore the workshops hosted by TWU Regulated International Students Immigration Advisor.

Upcoming Workshops

Immigration Services Available Outside Trinity Western University

  • Federal Government Resources: Visit IRCC Official Website for a complete list of authorized representatives. See IRCC’s tips on choosing an immigration representative.
  • British Columbia Provincial Resources: You can get access to legal professionals in BC through The Lawyer Referral Service (LRS). See details HERE

Reminder: If you wish to discuss immigration-related questions, please be aware that only authorized legal representatives can be held responsible for providing guaranteed and accurate immigration advice to you. Seeking immigration advice from unauthorized individuals may result in your IRCC application being refused. Video on How to Choose Immigration Representative Carefully

It is an offence punishable by law for someone to provide Canadian immigration advice for a fee or other consideration without being licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, a Canadian law society, or the Chambre des notaires du Québec. Only the following people may charge a fee or receive any other type of payment to represent or advise you with a Canadian immigration proceeding or application: