Student AffairsThe International Student Immigration Plan is a personalized planning tool to support international students throughout their journey at Queen’s University.
Developed with International Student Advisors and campus partners, the plan helps students connect their academic goals, career development, and immigration responsibilities into one coordinated pathway. Through structured yearly milestones, students are supported in building confidence, maintaining immigration compliance, accessing campus resources, and preparing for post-graduation opportunities in Canada.
The plan is intended to encourage proactive planning, informed decision-making, and long-term student success from arrival through graduation.
Undergraduate Students
The Undergraduate Plan helps international undergraduate students navigate key transition points from arrival through graduation. Through a structured four-year framework, students are guided in building strong academic foundations, exploring career opportunities, maintaining immigration compliance, and preparing for post-graduation pathways such as the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Download the Immigration Plan and save it for your own records.
Graduate Students
The Graduate Plan is tailored to the unique experiences of international master’s and PhD students. The plan integrates academic and research milestones with career development and immigration planning in a flexible format that can be adapted to varying program lengths.
The plan includes adaptable pathways for one-year master’s programs, two-year master’s programs, and longer-term PhD studies.
Download the Graduate Immigration Plan here for your own records.
Download the One Year Immigration Plan here for your own records.
You can also download the Two Year Immigration Plan here for your own records.
Book an Appointment
International Student Advisors are available to help students develop and review their International Student Immigration Plan throughout their time at Queen’s. Through one-on-one appointments, students can discuss academic and professional goals, immigration considerations, degree progression, and post-graduation planning in a supportive and personalized setting.
Appointments provide an opportunity to:
- Review immigration documents and timelines
- Discuss work eligibility and student responsibilities
- Explore academic and career planning goals
- Prepare for post-graduation pathways, including PGWP planning
- Connect with additional campus supports and resources
Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor regularly (at least once a year) to update their plan, ask questions, and stay informed throughout their studies.
Academic Success
Students are supported in developing academic plans, maintaining good standing, and accessing supports throughout their studies.
Career Development
Students are encouraged to explore internships, experiential learning, networking opportunities, and career planning resources.
Immigration Planning
Students receive guidance related to maintaining immigration status, understanding work eligibility, and preparing for post-graduation pathways.