Pre-Arrival Resources for International Students

MITT welcomes international students for the upcoming academic year. This resource guide outlines what international students must do while traveling. To read the guide, please visit here.

Permits, Visas, and Immigration

At MITT, we have an Immigration Services Advisor who has the IRCC designate. If you have any questions with regards to any immigration related matter, please proceed to the following page: Permits, Visas and More.

Note: One-on-one online visa consultation available. MITT's Immigration Services Advisor is available online. Book one-on-one online consultation at http://calendly.com/mindy-cha or email to immigrationservices@mitt.ca. Refer to this webpage for information or contact IRCC through Web form. Check news and updates on COVID-19 from MITT’s Registrar’s Office.

MITT schedules informative workshops regarding extending study permits, co-op work permits, and the provincial nominee program. Please contact Immigration Services Advisor at immigrationservices@mitt.ca for the dates of these workshops.

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Weekly drop-in sessions for MITT international students

Have questions on visa, permit, travel or quarantine? Drop-in to ask questions to MITT Immigration Services Advisor. We will also share recent updates regarding immigration and recent border measures.

MITT Immigration Services Advisor is conducting drop-ins three days a week.

See drop-in dates and hours below:

• Drop–in on Zoom:
  • Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central Time (US and Canada) (Starting September 20, 2022)
    Click on the link to join: mitt-ca.zoom.us/j/85849762161?pwd=U05ZaTZhVGNSaEN1b21ZU2FsRVY1QT09
• Drop–in, in person:
  • Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
    Henlow Campus – Student Success Centre
  • Fridays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
    Pembina Campus – General Office

Immigrant resources

• Immigrant Centre Manitoba
  • Helping Newcomers succeed through personalized settlement plans and community partnerships.
    • Students need to bring their study permit and passport to get services.
    • Website: icmanitoba.com/
• Welcome to Canada: Publications for newcomers
  • The publications on this page can help you find what to expect in your first few weeks of coming to Canada and learn how to
    • find a place to live
    • work and go to school
    • access health care
    • connect with your community
    • manage money and finances in Canada
  • You will also find information on Canadian laws, health care and how to get help settling in Canada.

Working in Canada

• Social Insurance Number
  • Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number that you need to work in Canada or to have access to government programs and benefits.
    • Obtain it from Service Canada
    • Documents required: valid study permit (refer to website for details)
    • Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin.html
    • Winnipeg locations:
• MITT Career and Employment Services
  • The career services team assists students with cover letter, resume, job search, interview prep and many more things! You may see them during drop-in hours or make an appointment.
    • Website: mitt.ca/career-and-employment-services

Transportation

• Airport Arrival

  Following your arrival at Richardson International Airport, you can take a Unicity taxi or hire a ride sharing company to take you to your accommodation.

• Flights Within Canada

  It is likely that you will arrive in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal or Toronto prior to boarding another flight to Winnipeg. Keep in mind that the distances in Canada are vast, so travel takes a long time. For example, the aerial distance from Toronto to Winnipeg is 1,500 km!

• Vehicles for Hire

  Taxis and Ride Sharing – Taxi service and Personal Transportation Providers (PTP) is available throughout Winnipeg. For a list of licensed services, please see the City of Winnipeg’s list.

  Accessibility Services – Accessible transportation is available throughout Winnipeg. For a list of licensed dispatchers and services, please click here.

• Driving

  Driver Licensing is administered by Manitoba Public Insurance.

  For information on taking the bus (Winnipeg Transit), or cycling to or parking at our campuses, please visit https://mitt.ca/student-services/transportation

Housing

• Please visit our Student Housing page.

Health care services

• Every international student at MITT is enrolled in a mandatory health plan which gives students access to health care services. For more information regarding the coverage and details please refer to the following site.
  • Website: mitt.ca/current-students/international-student-health-insurance
• If you aren’t sure if you need to go to a walk-in clinic or an Emergency Room, call Health Links at 204-788-8200 in Winnipeg or toll-free 1-888-315-9257 for advice.
  • Walk-in clinics allow you to see a doctor without needing to make an appointment ahead of time and are used for non-emergency health issues. Walk-in clinics are useful if you do not have a specific doctor that you see regularly, or if you need to see a doctor on the weekend or outside normal business hours.
    • Walk-in clinics: www.myrightcare.ca/walk-clinics
  • Hospital Emergency Rooms are for when you are seriously ill or have had an accident requiring immediate treatment.

For life-threatening emergencies requiring an ambulance, or for emergencies requiring the fire department or police, call 911 for immediate help.

Scholarships

• MITT International Scholarships are awarded to the top international post-secondary students based on mid-term grades, attendance, and work skills. For more information, please visit MITT Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards

Schools in Manitoba (Grade 1-12)

Published on August 18, 2020

New comers to Canada can enroll their children in schools (Grade 1-12) in Manitoba. Please find the information below to find out more information.

• Going to School in Manitoba
• Newcomer Parent Guide