King's International

Message to Students from Saudi Arabia

We understand that you have received notification from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the suspension of all training, scholarship, and scholarship programs to Canada. We also understand that you must leave Canada. Please know that the university community is very saddened by this news and you have the support of the university community at this time. We understand this is a stressful and uncertain situation for many of you. If you require support please contact King’s International international@kings.uwo.ca. We are monitoring this situation and will continue to communicate updates as information becomes available.

Some of you have been wondering about your current immigration status in Canada. We don’t currently have any indication of changes from the Canadian government, and therefore Saudi students are still welcome in Canada. We interpret this to mean that international students’ Canadian immigration documents are not affected by recent events. The decision to leave Canada rests with you, your family and the government of Saudi Arabia.

Some of you have also been wondering about your status at King’s University College at Western University. We would like to assure you that you are welcome at King’s, and that the recent events have not affected your status here. Your status in your program, your registration and other factors in your relationship with King’s University College/Western University do not change unless you initiate a change. This may be a good time to seek the advice of a King’s academic advisor.

In the meantime, we have created a checklist (below) for you about important next steps as you prepare for your departure. The checklist is intended to help ease your transition but please contact King’s International, King’s Enrollment Services, the Academic Dean’s Office, or your department if you have specific questions or concerns.

• Leaving King’s University College at Western University
• Leaving Canada

Note: For any services at King’s/Western you need to access at this time which are listed in the checklist above, please identify yourself as a student from Saudi Arabia as special supports have been put in place at these services for you.

We encourage you to take care of yourself and your family, reach out to others for help, and know that you are not alone. We are here for you.

Questions about the current situation?

Any student from Saudi Arabia (SACB & Self-Funded) with questions about the current situation, should contact the Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau in Canada via the following methods;

Phone: 

613-940-2995	613-940-2959	613-261-5585	613-940-2991
613-940-2989	613-940-2083	613-940-2082	613-940-4943
613-940-2942	613-940-2092	613-940-4580	613-940-4596

Email: Queries@saudibureau.org