Trusted guidance for your immigration journey with Northern College & BorderPass

BorderPass is the lawyer-backed digital platform designed to make student immigration easier and more affordable

Start your study permit application with BorderPass today.

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To create your account, enter:
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- Your name (As listed on your application)
- Your email address (Valid personal email to contact you directly about immigration-related matters)
- A password
- Your Northern College ID (Find this on your letter and email communication from Northern College)

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Why use BorderPass?

BorderPass makes the immigration process better

BorderPass provides affordable, transparent, and practical guidance on immigration.

Our Canadian legal team are experts in Canadian immigration law, helping to protect international students against unfair fees and false promises.

Together with our easy-to-use platform, BorderPass helps you build a strong application in preparation for the best possible outcome.

Get started as soon as your Letter of Acceptance is issued from Northern College!

Study permit applications made simple

Applying for your study permit and visa (TRV) is simple and secure with BorderPass’ easy-to-use digital platform. Every application is reviewed by Canadian immigration lawyers, and you’ll be notified of key dates at every step along the way. Your personal Document Vault keeps your information close by and automatically alerts you of expiration dates.

Trusted support from Canadian lawyers

All applications are reviewed by experienced Canadian immigration lawyers, and submitted to the Government of Canada on your behalf. You will have access to legal immigration experts through group workshops, consultations (where applicable), and email and chat support with fast response times.

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Long-term guidance from day one

BorderPass can help with your entire journey in Canada, from study permit to work permit, including temporary resident visas (TRV or eTA) and family support. Should you wish to stay in Canada after graduation, BorderPass can manage the entire process to permanent residence (PR).

Exclusive benefits for BorderPass Members

Your BorderPass Membership once enrolled at Northern includes essential services for arrival preparation, covering banking, accommodation, medical, telecommunications, and more. Receive concierge services, guidance, and 24/7 access to immigration lawyers and support staff throughout your journey.

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BorderPass Coverage for Northern Students

Once you are a registered student on campus at Northern, you will receive a free membership to BorderPass for the length of time that you are actively enrolled at the College, including:

Notifications of key dates, continuous monitoring and management of their visas and immigration documentation.

A relationship with Canadian immigration lawyers and access to professional legal immigration experts, including group workshops, consultations, and email/chat support with prompt response times.

Ongoing tracking and management to ensure compliance, providing students with visibility, guidance and tips on their permanent residency pathways, and additional services such as social insurance number registration, and more.

Additional visa services, such as study permit extensions, co-op work permits, post-graduation work permits, spousal permits, visitor visas, and more are available to BorderPass members at preferred rates in addition to standard government fees.

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