http://www.students.ubc.ca/international/international-students/study-permits-visas/downloadable-tutorials-visas-permits-health-insurance/

The Visa and Immigration sections at the Canadian High Commission in Bangladesh (Dhaka) and the Canadian High Commission in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) are closed and services have been transferred to the Canadian High Commission in Singapore.

The Visa and Immigration section at the Embassy of Canada to Germany (Berlin) is closed and services have been transferred to the Embassy of Canada in Austria (Vienna).

The Visa office at the Canadian Embassy in Tehran is closed and services have been transferred to the Canadian Embassy in Turkey (Ankara).

The Visa and Immigration section at the Embassy of Canada in Japan (Tokyo) is closed and services have been transferred to the Embassy of Canada in Philippines (Manila).

Those students who may be planning on applying for a new study permit or a temporary resident visa (TRV) in their home country will need to follow application procedures of the responsible Consulate and note processing times.  Students ages 16 and up from Germany and Japan have the option of applying online for their initial study permits:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/study-outside.asp

If you are a student that has been directly affected by one of the visa office closures, the Ubyssey would like to hear from you. Please contact Laura Rodgers at ubyssey.news@gmail.com.

The first change is that in-person service will no longer be offered. All applications for a temporary resident visa (TRV) or initial study permit will need to be mailed.

The second change is that documents will no longer be returned by courier. The Consulate will return all documents including passports by first class U.S. Postal Service First Class Mail with no tracking number.  Therefore, pre-paid FedEx envelopes will no longer be accepted.

For further details on these changes, please visit: http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/seattle/visas/apply-how_a_demande-comment.aspx?lang=eng&view=d

These changes will impact all students who plan to apply for a TRV and all visitors who plan on applying for an initial study permit through the Canadian Consulate in Seattle.  If you have concerns about the safety of your passport and other documents being returned, you may choose to submit an application to the Canadian Consulates in Buffalo or Detroit as both have mailboxes in Canada and accept pre-paid return Canada Post Xpresspost envelopes.  We highly recommend that you check the website of the visa office to which you plan on applying.

1. a mini film festival called “Our Stories”,– a series of film screenings featuring award-winning film-makers and their documentaries uncovering the stories and connections among our First Nations and immigrant groups from Asia:

schedule:

noon – 12:20pm:    Sharing Our Stories– by Kamala Todd ( a shorter version of this new film will be shown as an introduction to the mini film festival)

12:20 -1:20pm:     From C to C : Chinese Canadian Stories of Migration – by Jordan Paterson (the film-maker will be in attendance to introduce the film and take questions)

1:20 – 1:50pm:      Tiara – by Monica Mak (the film-maker will be in attendance to take questions)

2:00 – 2:30pm:        VIP Opening of DiverseCity  ( no screening during this half hour )

2:40 – 3:10pm:        Red Run – by Murray Jurak

3:10 – 3:40pm:      Tiara – by Monica Mak  (second screening)

3:40 – 5:20pm:       Continuous Journey – by Ali Kazimi (with introduction by Dr Sarwan Singh Randhawa of VAHMS)

5:20 – 5:35pm:      Sharing Our Stories– by Kamala Todd (second screening)

2. an art exhibition featuring art works of the graduating students of the UBC Fine Arts Department.

3. an information booth including free consultation & demonstration on alternative healing and pursuit of well-being

Admission is free.  For more details, visit www.vahms.org

Time travel back to the 1920’s for a night of flapper dresses, fedoras and zoot suits with Pipedream Theatre projects interactive murder mystery night. Several local actors will be singing, dancing and acting throughout the night. In addition, there will be some great door prizes and a silent auction! Can you help solve the mystery of the Grand Gatsby?

When: Saturday, May 26, 2012, 7:30 pm

Where: Studio 1398 (Granville Island)

Dress code: 1920’s era clothing!

For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/245753

For a full description of this event, please visit:

http://ubcbuddhism.wordpress.com/2012/05/03/2604/

Date: Friday, 18 May 2012
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Place: Michael Ames Theatre, Museum of Anthropology (MOA), 6393 NW Marine Drive

Lectures are free and open to the public. Seating will be on a first-come first-serve basis. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the lecture.

CLICK HERE AND REGISTER ONLINE.”

MAY 21 – JULY 6, 2012

Registration for classes begins on May 7, 2011 at the Front Desk of UBC International House.

Canadian Survival English (Beginner-Intermediate)

Tuesday & Thursday, 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Conference Room, International House

First day: Tuesday, May 22, 2012

LEVEL: BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE SPEAKERS

Designed for students with a beginner to intermediate level of English, this course will

teach you English that you will need in everyday situations like asking for and giving detailed directions, understanding responses (idioms, contractions, slang), giving advice and other fun lessons that will involve an in class portion and small “field trips” to local businesses.

Location:

- Conference Room, UBC International House, 1783 West Mall

- Media Centre, UBC Global Lounge, 2205 Lower Mall, Building 1 (in Marine Drive Residences)

Cost: $60 per course. (cash only please)

Canadian Survival English (Advanced)

Monday & Wednesday, 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Media Centre, UBC Global Lounge (Marine Drive Residences)

First day: Monday, May 21 2012

LEVEL: UPPER INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED SPEAKERS

Do you already have a good command of English but want to challenge yourself? Gain confidence in expressing your opinion and participating in discussions in this fun and engaging course! This class will be a mix of in class lessons and small “field trips” to local spots to use and practice your English.

Casual Conversation

Friday, 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Conference Room, International House

First day: Tuesday, May 22, 2012

LEVEL: BEGINNER TO PRE-INTERMEDIATE SPEAKERS

Designed for students with beginner to intermediate level of English, this course will allow students to practice their English in a fun and supportive environment. Each class will focus around a lesson but will mostly be a chance for students to talk, make friends and ask questions of the instructor.

Location:

- Conference Room, UBC International House, 1783 West Mall

- Media Centre, UBC Global Lounge, 2205 Lower Mall, Building 1 (in Marine Drive Residences)

Cost: $60 per course. (cash only please)

Class size is limited to 16 students. Students may register for only one course but may be added to the waiting list of the second course during the registration period. Sorry, no refunds.

We are modernizing our outreach services to try and broaden our reach by incorporating the use of effective technologies and have recently developed some educational tax information webinars that cater specifically to the needs of youth and newcomers to Canada.

Here are the dates and times as well as the topics covered:

Newcomers to Canada

May 24, 2012 – 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Register)
June 18, 2012 – 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Register)

Topics covered:

• How to file your Income Tax Return as a newcomer
• Information about your residence
• Your rights and responsibilities

Students & Income Taxes

May 8, 2012 – 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm (Register)

Topics Covered:

• About CRA:  What CRA does?
• Getting assistance to file your tax return;
• Before you get started, do you have to file a tax return?
• Filing a tax return;
• Types of income;
• Common deductions;
• Non-Refundable Tax Credits;
• Child and family benefits;
• Other provincial or territorial credits;
• References

The general link for Registrations to webinars for British Columbia is:  www.cra-arc.gc.ca/vnts/bc/menu-eng.html

Science: Wednesday, May 9, 9:30am-4:30pm:

 http://www.my.science.ubc.ca/career-services/crash-course/

Arts: Wednesday, May 16, 9:30am-4:30pm 

http://students.arts.ubc.ca/wire.html?perm=/exclude/register-for-a-crash-course-on-careers/

Early bird price $10 before May 10.