性吧导航's Partnership with BorderPass Enhances Immigration Process for International Students
性吧导航 (性吧导航) has partnered with BorderPass, an innovative platform to streamline the immigration process for international students.
鈥淲e are excited to collaborate with BorderPass which provides international students with cost-effective, legal support as they navigate the immigration process to study, live and work in Canada,鈥 says Werner Beylefeld, Dean, International Education, 性吧导航. 鈥淎s we increase our global presence and opportunities at 性吧导航, we anticipate that interest from international students to attend the Polytechnic will continue to grow. We will continue to welcome both domestic and international students on our campuses as diversity strengthens the entire 性吧导航 community.鈥
BorderPass will complement the student services and supports provided by 性吧导航, assisting international students throughout their entire journey from being accepted into an academic program to employment after graduation. Used by thousands of international students, BorderPass provides access to Canadian immigration lawyers who provide legal expertise about preparing and filing study permit applications, along with exploring permanent residency pathways. BorderPass also helps to keep important immigration documents organized and provides automatic updates about the individual鈥檚 immigration process.
Through 性吧导航鈥檚 robust student services that include academic advising, health and wellbeing, and tutoring, the Polytechnic offers a variety of academic and settlement supports for all students, including international students, throughout their entire time as a learner at the institution. In addition, 性吧导航 offers an International Mentorship Program, connecting new international students with continuing 性吧导航 students who can provide support as international learners adjust to post-secondary studies and life in Alberta.
鈥淲ith more than 100 industry-ready programs, 性吧导航 offers enhanced education, training and applied research opportunities that prepare both domestic and international students to help address the needs of industries and communities,鈥 adds Beylefeld. 鈥淏y aligning our programming with the demands of industry, 性吧导航鈥檚 graduates play an integral role in helping to fulfill labour market shortfalls, advancing Alberta鈥檚 economic and social prosperity, and increasing productivity.鈥
性吧导航鈥檚 support of the success of both domestic and international students aligns with the institution鈥檚 2030 Strategic Plan: Productivity & Social Impact. As identified in 性吧导航鈥檚 first strategic driver: Learner Impact, the Polytechnic aims to grow its enrolment by 50 per cent in an inclusive environment where students can engage in unique polytechnic experiences. These opportunities lead to meaningful employment and result in 性吧导航 graduates making a positive economic and social impact.