About Immigration Advising

All newly admitted and current international graduate students in the College of Education, whether located in Canada or abroad, can access advising services to ask questions and receive information about immigration matters related to studies, work or life in Canada.   

Megan Fillatre is a Graduate Program and Internationalization Specialist in the College of Education, supporting graduate students, programs, and international initiatives within the college and across the University of Saskatchewan (USask).  

Megan is a licensed Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) and can provide legal immigration advice to international students regarding: 

  • study permits (initial and extensions) 
  • visas 
  • work eligibility 
  • post-graduation work permit (PGPW) 
  • spousal work permits 
  • entry to Canada requirements 
  • inviting family and friends to Canada 

*Specific information about permanent residence (PR) cannot be provided as this is outside the RISIA scope of practice.  

Non-immigration questions specific to your graduate program and academic requirements should be directed to your department’s graduate administrator/support person, as follows:  

For undergraduate students, please contact the College of Education Undergraduate Programs Office: Contact Us - College of Education | University of Saskatchewan 

Immigration Advising

College of Education immigration appointments are currently not available for the time being. For immigration advising and appointments please contact ISSAC at https://students.usask.ca/international/international-student-advising.php.

Other Student Immigration Resources

The International Student and Study Abroad Centre (ISSAC) is a central support unit and a campus partner for all students, staff, and faculty. ISSAC is dedicated to fostering a welcoming, globally aware and inclusive campus community. https://students.usask.ca/international/issac.php  

USask International Student Guide: https://students.usask.ca/international/index.php  

USask Immigration Info & Guide: https://students.usask.ca/international/immigration.php  

ISSAC international student advising: https://students.usask.ca/international/international-student-advising.php 

Provincial Attestation Letters (PAL) 

On January 22, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued several updates to the rules and regulations around provincial attestation letters (PAL)/territorial attestation letters (TAL). 

Please visit the IRCC's website for up-to-date information about immigration procedures and documents including PAL/TAL (link) and visit our USask PAL/TAL FAQ page for more info: https://students.usask.ca/international/pal.php