Getting Ready for Canada: Immigration Essentials (session in French)
Aug 18, 2026 — 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Before you land in Canada, make sure you know exactly what to expect at the border and how to stay on track once you’re here.
Join our interactive virtual immigration orientation session with the uOttawa Student Immigration Advising Team, designed for new international students. You’ll get clear, practical information to help you feel prepared, without any complicated immigration terms.
Event details
This session is in French. The session in English takes place on August 20 at 9.30 a.m. EDT. View the session offered in English.
What we’ll cover
This session will walk you through the key steps and requirements for entering and staying in Canada as an international student, including:
- What documents to bring with you when you travel
- How to receive your study permit on arrival
- Your immigration status as a uOttawa student
- What you need to do to comply with immigration rules during your studies
- Work options available to international students
- Your questions at the end
Why attend
This session will help you understand how to prepare before you travel, what to have ready at customs and what’s expected of you once you’re in Canada. It’s also an opportunity to connect with our expert student immigration advisers, who’ll be available to support you throughout your studies.
It’s a straightforward way to avoid confusion and feel more in control when you arrive.