We would like to take this opportunity to provide information about the Authorized Leave* request process for International students at Humber. Due to the complex nature of immigration regulations there are additional steps that must be followed for international students in order to avoid possible negative immigration consequences.

When an international student approaches you (as a Program Coordinator or faculty member or Associate Dean) to request an authorized leave, please assist us by directing the student to speak with an International Student Advisor (ISA) in the International Centre. All of Humber’s ISAs are Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and are legally authorized to provide immigration advice.

*Examples of Authorized Leaves – military service, personal or family illness, death in the family, pregnancy, etc.

Steps:

• An international student approaches you to request an Authorized Leave.
• Subject to your approval (based on proof of the reason for their leave) upon submission of a SAF to the Office of the Registrar please notify the International Centre:
  • North: Chantelle Bailey or Shi Yue Zhang ­or Dalyce Newby
  • Lakeshore: Melinda Meng or Lindsay Tait
  • IGS: Sophie Yang
• Please advise the student that they should speak with an ISA at the International Centre at their campus of study so that any immigration implications can be discussed.

We look forward to continuing to work together to support our international students through their journey at Humber.