What does an international advisor do?

An international student advisor provides support and services to students attending a college from another country. In this career, you provide specialized knowledge of the immigration system and solve complex issues with the guidance of immigration rules and regulations.

How do you become an international advisor?

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Liberal Arts, or related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Demonstrated experience in intercultural communication and working in a post-secondary environment advising students.

What are the duties of an academic advisor?

An Academic Advisor can help students:

• Understand how degree programs can help meet your career/academic goals.
• Identify program requirements and plan appropriate course schedules.
• Make changes to class schedules.
• Explore career/transfer plans and their relationship to program/courses.

How do I become a Risia?

Be at least 18 years of age; Complete the International Students and Immigration Education Program (ISIEP) offered by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) or have completed the Immigration Practitioner Program (IPP) within the last 3 years; and. Pass the College’s Entry-to-Practice Exam (RISIA EPE).

What are the responsibilities of international students?

International Student Responsibilities

• Maintain Legal Immigration Status.
• Enrollment Requirements.
• Change of Address.
• Travel Issues.
• Healthcare & Medical Insurance.

What a Risia can do?

6.1 A RISIA shall provide immigration advice only in the area of Study Permits, Temporary Resident Visas, and how Study Permits relate to other currently available Canadian immigration programs. 6.2 A RISIA shall not provide representation in immigration matters to any Student.

What is RCIC certification?

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC) In Canada, immigration professionals are regulated by the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC), and any immigration consultant who wants to work in Canada must be registered with this organization.

What makes you an international student in Canada?

In order to study in Canada, many foreign nationals first must be approved for a Canadian study permit. This usually involves first obtaining a letter of acceptance from a Canadian school and then submitting a study permit application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Who is responsible for international students in Australia?

If an overseas student is under the age of 18, a parent, legal custodian, or an eligible relative can be nominated to take responsibility for the overseas student’s accommodation, welfare and support in Australia.