Applying for your study permit to come to York is a big and important part of your journey to Canada. There’s a lot that needs to be done, from collecting and filling out paperwork to meeting with licensed immigration professionals to hitting send on your application.
To make it easier, York has partnered with BorderPass to help simplify this process for you in one centralized platform! BorderPass has supported tens of thousands of students on their journey to Canada.
The best part? After you accept your offer to York, you can access BorderPass at no additional cost!
Whether you're just getting started with your study permit application or have already applied, here's how York's partnership with BorderPass can help you.
What is BorderPass?
BorderPass is a digital immigration platform that offers you application support with your Canadian study permit. Through the BorderPass website, you can access Canadian immigration lawyers who will help you prepare, review and file your study permit application.
You are only responsible for covering the government fees and biometrics, if applicable. These are the same fees you would pay if filing independently.
After BorderPass helps you file your application, you'll be able to continuously monitor it and receive updates about its status through the platform.
Another cool thing about BorderPass is that you can connect with immigration lawyers through webinars, consultations and email and chat support before and after your arrival to Canada.
How can BorderPass help me prepare for life at York?
In addition to your study permit application, BorderPass can help you with:
- notifications of key dates and expiries;
- a secure place to store your immigration documents;
- access to Canadian immigration lawyers to answer your questions;
- and more.
BorderPass even offers essential services for your arrival and stay in Canada, like SIN registration, job support and planning for settlement here.
How do I sign up?
- Visit York's BorderPass Immigration Support webpage.
- Click the button that says "Sign in or Register for BorderPass."
- Follow the instructions to create your account using your York student number. You can find your student number on your offer letter or when you submit your application.
That's it!
What if I’ve already applied for my study permit?
If you’ve already applied for your study permit without BorderPass, that’s great! BorderPass can meet you where you’re at in your application process by offering assistance in other areas while you’re studying at York. It can also help if you receive a study permit refusal or need to reapply.
Visit York’s BorderPass webpage to sign up, read FAQs and more. We can't wait to welcome you to campus!