Get Help Building Your Network as an International Student in Canada

Connecting with professionals in your field is the best way to establish yourself in Canada, whether at school or in the workplace. Immigrant Networks can help.

Canada is one of the world's favourite destinations for newcomers. From international students to skilled workers, Canada has committed to bringing hundreds of thousands of new Canadians into the country — even as the immigration backlog grows.

Once you've arrived on Canadian soil, you'll need support. That's where Immigrant Networks comes in: a program for international students to network and connect with peers and professionals. If you're looking to build your personal and professional community here in Canada, we can help.

Get matched with people with similar interests and experiences

With your Immigrant Networks Premium membership, you’ll have access to one of the best features of this program: getting matched with other newcomers who have similar life experiences and goals as you do. If you're interested in engineering, you'll get paired with fellow engineers. Interested in music? You'll meet musicians! Whatever your interests and goals, you'll meet like-minded people.

How to get matched with peers and mentors

Immigrant Networks makes getting matched easy. Once you have registered on our website and paid the $99 CAD fee for your premium membership, the software will send you your match within 48 hours, sometimes less.

Every Immigrant Networks member who appears for five peer-to-peer matches qualifies for a mentorship session with an expert of their field.

Each week, you'll receive an email, asking if you're ready for a new match. If you are, you'll be connected with a fellow newcomer or established professional, with a similar background and ambitions, as well as a suggested time to meet.

Then, just set up a phone call or video chat to connect! Be sure to send a connection request via LinkedIn so you and your partner can remain in contact after your chat.

After your meeting, you'll review the quality of the match, which helps the matching algorithm deliver better results in future.

Not ready for a match this week? All good! You'll get another email next week, so choose the times that work best for your schedule.

Speed Networking Wednesday sessions

Don’t worry if you don’t have a premium membership with Immigrant Networks, members with free accounts are also invited to weekly video chats on Wednesday evenings. All you’ll need to do is register for the event and the virtual meeting link will appear when you submit your registration.

The community includes international students, new grads, immigration experts, and working professionals, so you're sure to find solid advice (and friendly people!) when you join in the weekly chats.

You can join Immigrant Networks to get access to the Speed Networking Wednesday sessions. We're looking forward to meeting you!

Good news stories from participants

Participants and ambassadors have great things to say about the Immigrant Networks program. Meet our ambassadors online to learn more about them. Here are some highlights:

Shreeya Shakya

"I joined Immigrant Networks soon after I started my job search process, and it was one of the best choices I made. Immigrant Networks matched me with professionals from my sector and it provided me valuable information about the job market, ways to approach the job search, and most importantly a lot of encouragement and hope."

Soumya Sharma

"As an ambassador, I can provide you insights on what can you do to succeed in your life at Canada and in return I will continue to extend my network, a perfect win-win situation for all."

Roman Isakov

"We, as successful immigrants, know the challenges that the newcomers face. We are aware of the common mistakes an immigrant should avoid and of the mindset that will help people to have an easy start in their new home. We, the ambassadors, can contribute to the bright future of the families that immigrate with their hearts full of hope."

Our members speak

It's not just our ambassadors who love the program! Here are some recent testimonials from international students and newcomers who have enjoyed their Immigrant Networks experience:

• "If you are a newcomer to Canada and are looking to build some pragmatic skills regarding EVERYTHING related to jobs and the labour market itself, this is the place for you."
• "The Immigrant Network was very important in polishing my interview skills and providing emotional support."
• "It was an amazing experience talking with someone with a similar technical background as me."

Blog resources

Immigrant Networks also offers an array of blog articles to help you. You’ll find plenty of resources on topics like setting up your LinkedIn profile, interview practice, soft skills you should know, and much more!

If you're a newcomer to Canada, you owe it to yourself to check out the programs offered by Immigrant Networks. The programs exist to help you succeed and build your dream life here in Canada. Whether you have a free or a premium membership, you’ll have access to our Speed Networking Wednesday calls, WhatsApp Group, Ambassador Connect, and weekly newsletters. If you upgrade to a premium membership, you’ll also have access to resumé workshops, interview prep, and much more! We can't wait to meet you!