Events | Updates | Tips | Community 

April 2026 | Edition 34

In this issue

• International Centre Events & Programs
• Immigration Updates
• Tips & Reminders
• UM Community Events

International Centre Events & Programs

Immigration updates 

International Student Advisors (ISAs) are available for in person and virtual appointments. To book an appointment or find our drop-in advising schedule, visit our website.

Need a new visitor visa (temporary resident visa)? 

If you are planning on travelling outside of Canada during summer and need to apply for a new visitor visa, then you may want to review our website about how to apply for a new visitor visa from inside of Canada. IRCC recommends applying for a new visitor visa at least 2 months before you leave Canada, and not to leave Canada until you get your visitor visa. It is also recommended that you don’t book a plane ticket until you have received your new visitor visa.

Finishing your program in the Winter 2026 term?

If you are completing your program requirements during the Winter 2026 term and have declared graduation for May/June, then you may be considering applying for the post-graduation work permit (PGWP). Review our website
for detailed information about who is eligible to apply for the PGWP, what documents to include, and step-by-step instructions on submitting an online application for a PGWP. In addition, the Registrar’s Office has helpful information about how to request a document confirming that you have completed your program requirements, as well as official transcript. Reminder: As of November 1, 2024, all PGWP applicants must provide proof of language ability with their application. Learn more about the new language requirements here.

Working during the Summer 2026 term

Some international students may be eligible to work full-time hours during the summer term. UM students in undergraduate (UG) programs who aren’t required to register in the Summer term and for whom Summer is an optional term may be eligible to work full-time hours in the Summer term, regardless of their course load. To be eligible, a student must have been registered in a full-time UM course load before the summer term and must be confident that they will register in a full-time UM course load after the summer term. Any international students for whom Summer is not an optional term (e.g. master’s and PhD students, UG students in the College of Nursing, etc.) are only eligible to work up to 24 hours/week off-campus during the summer term, as it’s not a break for those programs. Please refer to our full-time status document to confirm if the Summer term is optional for your program. Remember – it is always your responsibility to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria to work on or off-campus and don’t work more hours than you’re allowed to. Review our website for more information of working in Canada as an international student.

Application Processing Times

Estimated processing times for permits and visas are reported on the IRCC website. You can find the processing time for a specific application here. Processing time estimates are updated weekly. As of March 31, 2026, the estimated processing times are as follows for online applications:

• Study Permit extension: 95 days
• Work Permit (co-op work permit, post-graduation work permit): 255 days
• Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa): 12 days

You may need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) with your application. The processing times do not include additional time to give your biometrics.

Tips and Reminders

Important Dates 

• April 3, 2026 - Good Friday, University Closed
• April 9, 2026 - Last day of classes for Winter term
• April 11-25, 2026 - Winter Term examinations and tests
• May 4, 2026 - First day of May-June and May-August classes
• May 7, 2026 - Last day to ADD or DROP May-June and 6 credit May-August courses
• May 14, 2026 - Last day to ADD or DROP 3 credit May-August courses
• May 18, 2026 - Victoria Day, University Closed
• May 20, 2026 - Fee payment deadline for May-June and May-August courses

View more dates online.

Things to do in Winnipeg

Check out these events happening in Winnipeg in June:

• St. Norbert Farmers Market, Sundays from 10 am - 2 pm, 3514 PEmbina Highway
• First Sunday of the month, free admission to Canadian Museum for Human Rights
• Second Sunday of the month, free admission to WAG-Qaumajug

Visit Tourism Winnipeg or Winnipeg for Free for other ideas.

Community Updates

Drop-in study session with Writing Tutors & Librarians

April 2, 8 and 9th from 1:00-2:00 pm, Brown Lab Room 110, Elizabeth Dafoe Library

Get assistance from a librarian with library searches, research planning, citation styles, and reference managers. You can also meet with Academic Learning Centre writing tutors for help with understanding assignment guidelines, developing thesis statements, planning and outlining, drafting, revising, and citing sources.

Stu Clark Centre April Initiatives:

Are you ready to make an impact in social entrepreneurship?

This NEW Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator Course allows you to bring your business to life with a $2,500 cash prize opportunity to support your journey! Apply now before May 15, 2026. 

Bring your Side Hustle business to life in six weeks!

Apply now for the How to Start a Side Hustle Course happening May 17 - June 23! In this six-week virtual course with Jeff Mitchell, you'll learn everything you need to know to bring your side hustle business from idea to launch.

Stu Clark Webinar Series - Connect and Grow with Manitoba's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

The Stu Clark Centre will be bringing together key players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem to help you connect with entrepreneurial partners. RSVP to save your spot.

Check out events at the Student Wellness Centre, 162 Extended Education:

April 23, 12:30-2:00 PM, Crafting Connections: Join Student Accessibility Services and the Student Wellness Centre in crafting connection. Whether you are working on a personal project or looking to start something new (supplies provided), there is a seat for you at the table!