Hosting International Collaborators 2025-26 Sessions (Online)
October 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - March 2, 2026 @ 2:30 pm
Please note: Sessions will not be recorded and the slides will not be shared. If your plans change after you register, please email vpfal.prof.dev@utoronto.ca.
October 6. 2025, 1-2:30pm – Session for Single Department Faculties
January 19, 2026, 1-2:30pm – Session for Multi-Department Faculties
March 2, 2026, 1-2:30pm – Session for all Faculties
These sessions are open to academic administrators, faculty, principal investigators, and staff.
Session Leaders: Hisani Kreiser, Senior Lead, Academic Immigration & Recruitment and Sophia Martins, Recruitment and Immigration Advisor, with support from Olumide Bolu
Hosting international colleagues, researchers, expert knowledge holders, students, or visitors to your department, lab, or office requires advance planning and must include immigration considerations. There can be a variety of negative repercussions if there are errors or omissions in the process. This session will guide participants on where to seek assistance. We will provide an overview of the Canadian immigration system, offer information on ways to invite and host international collaborators, and answer general questions about immigration processes and options.
