Free Study Permit and Visa Support for International Students
Get step-by-step support with your Canadian study permit application at no additional cost. Carleton University, in partnership with BorderPass, offers incoming international students free support with study permit and visa applications before they begin their studies.
Free Study Permit Application Support with BorderPass
Carleton University has partnered with BorderPass to provide incoming international students with free study permit application support during their first year.
BorderPass is a secure, nationally-recognized service designed to help you submit your study permit application as efficiently and accurately as possible, supporting a smooth transition to your studies in Canada. Through BorderPass, you can access Canadian immigration lawyers who support the preparation and review of study permits, visas and related documents.
What is Included with BorderPass?
With your free one-year subscription, Carleton offer holders can access:
- one year of access beginning before you start your program at Carleton;
- guidance from Canadian immigration lawyers as you prepare your study permit application;
- application review before submission to help improve accuracy and completeness.
Current international students can always contact GO-ISSO for immigration information and support.
What Can You Use BorderPass For?
- Study permit and visa application: help preparing, reviewing and filing your study permit application
- Study permit and visa advising: access to Canadian immigration lawyers for one year
How Do You Get Started?
Getting started is simple. Create a free account on the BorderPass website to begin using the service.
Is BorderPass Free for Carleton Students?
Yes. Newly-admitted international students entering a full-time program at Carleton University receive a free one-year BorderPass subscription during their first year.
This includes:
- support with your study permit application
- guidance from Canadian immigration lawyers
Please note that students are responsible for any government study permit or visa application and processing fees and biometrics fees, if required. BorderPass also offers additional services that can be purchased on demand.
Looking for More Study Permit Information?
Carleton University provides additional study permit guidance for incoming students, including videos and FAQs about preparing an application, required documents and next steps after receiving an offer. Current students can also connect with GO-ISSO for immigration information and support after they begin their studies.