International Student Advising — UBC Okanagan: walk in or by appointment, at Global Engagement Office, UNC 227, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7. Who it's for: UBC Okanagan international students.
Categories: Newcomers, Post-Secondary Students
If you're an international student at UBC Okanagan, licensed advisors can help with immigration and life in Canada. The advisors are Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs). ▸ Ask an advisor about: • Immigration documents • Health insurance • Working in Canada: co-op, post-graduation work permits, and spousal or partner work permits • Career and immigration support through the Global Pathways Program • Settling into life in Canada • General, cultural or other transition support ▸ How to see an advisor: • Drop in: Global Engagement Office front desk, UNC 227 • Book online: appointments are usually 30 minutes, often on Zoom. The booking link is for UBC Okanagan students only. ▸ Drop-in advising hours: • Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Friday: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ▸ Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (closed 12:00 - 1:00 PM for lunch and on university holidays). Not sure where to start? Email ubco.global@ubc.ca.
Also known as: ubco international student study permit work permit pgwp immigration advisor rcic risia health insurance co-op global engagement newcomer
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