International Student Development is a team of advising professionals with expertise in international student issues. Our International Student Advisors are Regulated Canadian Immigration consultants (RCICs) or Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) who advise on issues like immigration and health insurance, while coaching students through life and cultural transitions. The team's work carries legal implications, which directly impacts a student's ability to study, work and live in Canada.
Opening hours
- Mon9:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Tue9:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Wed10 am - 4:00 pm
- Thurs9:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Fri9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Zoom drop-in advising hours 10am to 12pm, 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday
UBC Life Building, 1200-6138 Student Union Blvd., Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z1
Key topics
- Advising on requirements from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is the department at the Government... read more
Working with us
At UBC, only International Student Advisors in International Student Development may give case-specific advice on immigration (eg. study permits and visas, eligbility to work in Canada etc.). International Student Advisors are Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs). You can play an important role in supporting international students by correctly referring students to the International Student Guide, or directly to an RCIC or RISIA at International Student Advising. Or you may want to consult our team on ways you can support an international student more effectively.
Resources
Contact information
Karin Kosarzova
Director, International Student Development