Meet the Team

Our Mission

KPU International Advising provides holistic support to international students for both academic and non-academic matters as they transition and move forward with their Canadian educational journey. We endeavor to create a sustainable learning community by fostering a culturally sensitive, respectful, and student-centered approach to students at significant junctures of their development.

Who We Are

The KPU International Advising Team comprises individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and ethnicities. Each member is fluent in a second language and understands the nuances of international experiences. Our knowledge and empathy ensure you receive tailored, insightful support to help you thrive in your academic and personal journey at KPU.

The International Advising Team

  • Photo of Kevin Li

    Kevin Li, RCIC

    Manager, International Academic and Immigration Advising

    Fluent in: Mandarin

  • Photo of Angel

    Angel Xu, RCIC  (On Leave)

    Coordinator, International Academic and Immigration Advising

    Fluent in: Mandarin

  • Photo of Hilary Sun

    Hilary Sun, RISIA

    International Student Advisor

    Fluent in: Mandarin

  • Photo of Jurise Athena Oliveros

    Jurise Oliveros, RCIC

    International Student Advisor

    Fluent in: Tagalog

  • Photo of Lia Haleem

    Lia Haleem, RISIA

    International Student Advisor

    Fluent in: Malay

  • Photo of Manpreet Chadha

    Manpreet Chadha, RISIA

    International Student Advisor

    Fluent in: Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu

  • Photo of Sanam Bani Hassan

    Sanam Hassan, RISIA

    International Student Advisor

    Fluent in: Farsi, Turkish, Azerbaijani

  • Photo of Sarah Zaidi

    Sarah Zaidi, RISIA

    International Student Advisor

    Fluent in: Urdu, Hindi

  • Photo of Sung Jo Park

    Sung Jo Park, RCIC

    International Student Advisor

    Fluent in: Korean

  • Photo of Vicky Song

    Vicky Song, RISIA

    International Student Advisor

    Fluent in: Mandarin

  • Oksana

    Oksana Nhuien, RISIA

    International Student Advisor

    Fluent in: Russian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

  • Photo of James

    James Nguyen

    International Advising Assistant

    Fluent in: Vietnamese

     

What We Do

At KPU International Advising, we offer a range of advising services to support your personal, academic, and immigration inquiries (Permanent Residency inquiries are excluded) to ease your journey at KPU and in Canada. Below are a few examples of what you may discuss with the International Advising Team.

Academic AdvisingImmigration AdvisingGeneral Advising
  • Program Exploration
  • Program Selection
  • Course planning
  • Course selection
  • Registration support
  • Program declaration
  • Grading and GPAs
  • Academic standing
  • Academic support services and resources
  • Tuition fees
  • Progression check
  • Graduation check
  • Enrollment status
  • Working eligibility
  • Study Permit
  • Spousal Work Permit
  • Temporary Resident Visa
  • Electronic Travel Authorization
  • Post-Graduation Work Permit
  • Letter requests
  • Other inquiries related to immigration

*Please note that only International Student Advisors have the required certification to support international students with immigration-related inquiries.
 

  • Student life
  • Student events
  • Orientation
  • Medical insurance
  • Travel support  
  • Social Insurance Number

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