2018 News and Announcements Archive


New Immigration Biometrics Requirement

July 15, 2018

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a biometrics (fingerprints and photo) requirement for a number of individuals travelling to Canada. The implementation will take place in two stages:

  • Effective July 31, 2018, citizens of Europe, the Middle East and Africa will require Biometrics to enter Canada.
  • Effective December 31, 2018, citizens from Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas will require Biometrics to enter Canada.

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Information for New International Students at Western

June 21, 2018

Read our June 2018 e-newsletters for new International Students - get information on preparing to come to Western, registering for orientation day, important dates and much more!


Police warning about ongoing immigration scam

June 21, 2018

The London Police Service warns the public of an on-going immigration scam occurring in the London Area and throughout Southwestern Ontario.

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Western reduces tuition for international PhD students to domestic amount

March 16, 2018

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