Hosting International Collaborators | Special Session

Speaker:
Hisani Kreiser
Date:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Venue:
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
City:
Toronto
Category:
Future & Tech

About This Event

Audience: Academic administrators, Dean’s office staff and unit support staff whose units may host international collaborators in the near future. Faculty members and Principal Investigators may also attend. Presenters: Hisani Kreiser, Senior Lead, Academic Immigration & Recruitment, Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life Sophia Martins, Recruitment and Immigration Advisor, Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life With representation from the Division of People, Finance, and Digital Services Overview: Hosting international colleagues, researchers, expert knowledge holders, students, or visitors to campus requires advance planning and must include University policy and Canadian immigration considerations. This session will guide participants on matters that must be considered before the invitation letter is issued and 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. Please note: This session 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. ➡️ Register here

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