Inviting Family Members to Canada
About the Process
We understand the importance of family and connection and the positive impact it can have on your experience here as a student. Review the information below about our policies and procedures for requesting an Invitation Letter to support your immediate family members' visa applications.
Important: Having an Invitation Letter does not guarantee the approval of your family members' visa application. Invitation Letters can only be issued to currently registered international students who hold valid study permits and can only be requested for immediate family members according to IRCC’s definition.
Family members include:
- Spouse or Common-Law Partner
- Dependent Children
- Parents
- Siblings
- Grandparents
Request an Invitation Letter
Step 1: Download and complete the Invitation Letter Request Form (PDF)
Step 2: Email the completed form to International.StudentServices@uregina.ca
Step 3: Be patient. Our team is working as quickly as possible and we do our best to have letters sent out within 2-3 business days. The processing time for invitation letters varies throughout the semester and can take longer during peak times.
Email Format Template
Please see a sample email template below to use when submitting your request.
Email Subject Line:
Invitation Letter Request Form - Student's Name
Email Body:
Hello,
My name is "student's name" and my student ID is XXXXXXXXX.
Please find attached my completed Invitation Letter Request Form.
Kind regards,
Sign Your Name
International Student Services
College West 109
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK S4S 0A2
Email: International.StudentServices@uregina.ca
Phone: +1(306) 585-5082