Securing your study permit is one of the most important steps in beginning your studies at Douglas College. To make the process easier, and increase your chances of success, Douglas College has partnered with BorderPass, a trusted digital immigration platform that connects you with Canadian immigration lawyers and ongoing legal support for all your immigration needs.
Through BorderPass, you’ll receive expert guidance, secure document management, and full support for your initial study permit application - including a legal review and submission at no extra cost. This is in addition to ongoing immigration support throughout your studies.
Apply for your study permit using Borderpass
What you get with BorderPass
As a Douglas College international student, you’ll receive free access to BorderPass services for 12 months, including:
- Study permit application support
- Complete preparation, legal review and submission to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) by Canadian immigration lawyers.
- Step-by-step guidance
- Pre-arrival and post-arrival immigration packages to support your transition to Canada.
- Document vault
- Keep your important immigration documents safe, secure and accessible anytime.
- Visa and permit support
- Ongoing help for co-op work permits, PGWP, SIN applications and study permit extensions at preferred student rates.
Fees
Douglas College covers your BorderPass membership and legal fees for your initial study permit application, as well as a study permit extension and post-graduate work permit (PGWP). You are only responsible for standard government processing fees.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| BorderPass 12-month membership | CAD $0 (Covered by Douglas College) |
| BorderPass study permit fee | CAD $0 (Covered by Douglas College) |
| BorderPass Judicial Review fee (for appeals to visa refusals on applications refused via BorderPass) | CAD $0 (Covered by Douglas College) |
| BorderPass Judicial Review fee (for appeals to visa refusals on applications made otherwise) | CAD $300 |
| IRCC study permit processing fee | CAD $150 |
| IRCC biometrics fee | CAD $85 |
Note: Fees are set by IRCC and may change. Please check your BorderPass account for the latest information.
Douglas College has partnered with BorderPass to give international students free access to Canadian immigration lawyers and trusted legal support. BorderPass helps you prepare, review and submit your study permit application and supports you throughout your journey in Canada.
With BorderPass, you’ll receive lawyer-reviewed study permit services, secure document storage, deadline reminders and ongoing immigration support - all included during your studies at Douglas College at no extra cost (you only pay government fees).
You’ll receive an invitation from Douglas College with instructions on how to create your BorderPass account and begin your study permit application.
No. Douglas College covers your first-year BorderPass membership and study permit legal services. You only need to pay IRCC government processing and biometrics fees.
A Judicial Review is a legal process where a Federal Court reviews a decision made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to ensure it was fair and followed the law. It is not a new application - it challenges the process or decision made on an existing application. This is available in the event you receive a refusal on your study permit.
For immigration or study permit support: Contact BorderPass via chat icon in your account or email hello@borderpass.ai.
For admissions, tuition or enrolment support contact Douglas College International.
Get support
Visit the BorderPass knowledge base for step-by-step help and further FAQs. You’ll need to log into your BorderPass account to view the knowledge base or email BorderPass at hello@borderpass.ai. Or, reach out to Douglas College International via webform.
Your personal information is collected by Douglas College under section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) to assess eligibility for admission, facilitate immigration support through BorderPass, and support compliance with study‑permit requirements. Some information (for example, your contact information and Letter of Acceptance) may be disclosed under s. 33(2) of FIPPA to BorderPass and independent Canadian immigration counsel to provide these services. If you have questions about this collection, contact: Gareth Jones, Director, International Enrolment, Recruitment & Market Development: +1 (604) 527-5413 or gareth.jones@douglascollege.ca.