York University has partnered with BorderPass to offer incoming international students access to its premium Canadian immigration services. Whether to study, work, or build a new life, BorderPass provides international students with the tools to assess and manage their immigration pathway with transparency and confidence. BorderPass has a team of Canadian immigration lawyers that will support you through your application process and then review and submit your application to the Canadian Government (IRCC), ensuring it is complete, and therefore giving you the highest probability of success. 

You will receive study permit application preparation, review, and filing services through BorderPass by Canadian immigration lawyers, in addition to an annual membership to BorderPass. By combining legal expertise with advanced technology, BorderPass can make the process more efficient, and cost-effective for international students. BorderPass also provides students with stronger visibility into compliance and the entire immigration journey to help support long-term goals.

You will receive details about how to sign up for BorderPass directly from York University. Alternatively, please navigate to access York’s unique portal and create an account

https://app.borderpass.ai/signup?partnerId=3001210

You will receive a free annual BorderPass Subscription for the duration of your studies while enrolled in a full-time program, which includes a study visa permit application, premium services and access to Canadian immigration lawyers, meaning you only have to pay for Government Processing, and Biometrics fees (if applicable) to file your study permit. Extra costs may apply for additional application services, but BorderPass always offers the most affordable pricing in the market for newcomers to Canada. 

There are additional optional services that you can subscribe to like a study permit extension application, PGWP application, co-op work permit application, spousal work permit, visitor visas, or SIN # registration. For these additional services, a small administrative fee may be applicable to BorderPass and/or Government Processing and Biometrics (where applicable) fees.

*Please note that you will receive clear information as to any costs or fees before they are charged to you and you always have the ability to opt out of any BorderPass online services.

BorderPass provides a comprehensive step-by-step guide to help you understand exactly where you’re at in your immigration journey or specific permit application process. You will receive email notifications, and be able to clearly see all of your upcoming key dates through BorderPass’ continuous visa monitoring & management and you will see all of your immigration documentation in your Document Vault. You also have access to chatting with BorderPass support, directly in the platform, for any questions you may have

Your BorderPass access includes a study visa permit application and the following services: 

1. Notifications of key dates, continuous monitoring & management of visas and immigration documentation in BorderPass’ Document Vault & Application Hub.
2. Relationship with Canadian immigration lawyers and access to professional legal immigration experts, including chat support with prompt response times within general working hours.
3. Ongoing Express Entry score tracking and management providing students with visibility, guidance and tips on their permanent residency pathways.
4. Post Refusal Support for applicants that receive a refusal and are looking to re-apply or pursue judicial review, a process whereby BorderPass can file an appeal on your behalf in Federal Court in hopes of overturning your refused application
5. Newcomer essential services through BorderPass’s trusted service providers and Membership benefits SIN registration, high-level tax advising to maximize credits, resume builder and job matching, and preferred rates on follow-on visa services such as study permit extensions, co-op permits, work permits, spousal permits, family support. 

If you have any questions about BorderPass, please contact BorderPass via the chat option (small blue circle in the bottom right corner of their website or within your BorderPass dashboard). BorderPass also has a Resources section which includes helpful articles, product walkthroughs, video tutorials, immigration tips, and more.

If you withdraw from the Institution, your subscription will remain valid and will lapse at the end of the current study term. After this, you may then purchase a subscription to BorderPass for continued access and immigration support, including if you choose to continue using the services to pursue PR. 

Administrative fees, where applicable, are the cost of paying and administering government and visa processing filing fees.

Yes! BorderPass lawyers will be available to assist you every step of the way.

Any questions related to the following items should be directed to relevant departments at York University : 

• Bursaries and Scholarships: Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries 
• Transfer Credits: Transfer Credit Statement
• Tuition and Fees: Course and Program Fees 
• Registration: Student Support & Advising
• Career Services: Career Centre
• Student Life
• Academic Support: Student Advising at York | Division of Students | York University