BorderPass

You’ll receive study permit application preparation, review, and filing services through BorderPass by Canadian immigration lawyers, in addition to an annual membership to BorderPass. By combining legal expertise with advanced technology, BorderPass can make the process more efficient and cost-effective for international students. BorderPass also provides students with stronger visibility into compliance and the entire immigration journey to help support long-term goals.

You’ll receive details about how to sign up for BorderPass directly from Georgian. Alternatively, please navigate to access Georgian’s unique portal and create an account. 

You’ll receive free annual access to BorderPass membership for the entire duration of your program. Upon graduation, you’ll have 16-weeks of free access to BorderPass to help you transition into your next step, at which point you may then purchase a small subscription to BorderPass for continued access and immigration support, including if you choose to continue using the services to pursue permanent residency.

BorderPass provides a comprehensive step-by-step guide to help you understand exactly where you are in your immigration journey or specific permit application process. You’ll receive email notifications and be able to clearly see all of your upcoming key dates through BorderPass’ continuous visa monitoring and management, and you’ll see all of your immigration documentation in your Document Vault. More details on understanding your immigration journey and application processes can be found in BorderPass’ Knowledge Base.

If you have questions about BorderPass, please reach out to them directly via the chat option (small blue circle in the bottom right corner of their website or within your BorderPass dashboard). BorderPass also has a comprehensive self-service Knowledge Base, which includes helpful articles, product walkthroughs, video tutorials, immigration tips, and more.  

Your BorderPass access includes a study visa permit application and the following services: 

• Newcomer essential services through BorderPass’ trusted service providers and membership benefits SIN registration, high-level tax advising to maximize credits, and preferred rates on follow-on visa services such as study permit extensions, co-op permits, work permits, spousal permits, family support. 

• Notifications of key dates, continuous monitoring and management of visas and immigration documentation in BorderPass’ Document Vault and Application Hub.

• Relationship with Canadian immigration lawyers and access to professional legal immigration experts, including email/chat support with prompt response times within general working hours.

• Ongoing Express Entry score tracking and management providing students with visibility, guidance and tips on their permanent residency pathways.

• Post-refusal support for applicants who receive a refusal and are looking to re-apply or pursue judicial review, a process whereby BorderPass can file an appeal on your behalf in Federal Court in hopes of overturning your refused application.