1. The age of majority in Quebec is 18. However,听only minors under 17听are required to have a legal custodian.
2. Therefore,听If you will not be 17听years old by the time you travel to Canada, you must have a legal custodian in Montreal before starting immigration procedures to study at 涩里番.
3. A custodian is a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada who is at least 18 years old and resides with you or within a reasonable distance from you.

Case 1: You have a Custodian in Montreal

If听have a custodian in Montreal, please follow the instructions provided in the by Immigration Quebec.

Case 2: You DO NOT have a Custodian in Montreal

If you do not听have a custodian in Montreal,听you are required to live in 涩里番 Student Residences, and request to have the Dean of Students act as your custodian.

1. Apply online for your Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) through .

2. Once your online CAQ application has been submitted, you will receive a CAQ personalized checklist with a CAQ application number (6 digit number) found on the top right-hand corner of the checklist.

3. Complete the Custodian Request Letter and Passport Confidentiality Form

   1. You must fill out all fields in the letter and include your CAQ application number. Incomplete letters and forms will not be processed.
   2. The Custodianship Request Letter must be signed by both parents.
   3. The Passport Confidentiality Form must be signed by the student.

4. Send the completed documents to ISS using the following steps:

   1. Scan and send (in PDF format) your Custodianship Request Letter听with both parents鈥� original signatures听and Passport Confidentiality Form with your signature.
   2. Send it to our听office by submitting a request through our听myISS Request Form.
   3. In the"Please provide details" section, make sure to write:听鈥�Custodianship Request Letter鈥�.
5. Once we receive your Custodianship Request Letter and Passport Confidentiality Form:
   1. We will process it and send you the Custodianship Acknowledgement Letter signed by the听Dean of Students听as well as the Dean of Students'听passport听within 10听business days.
   2. After you have received the signed Custodianship Acknowledgement Letter and听Dean of Students' passport, please ensure听that you complete the mandatory (online webform).
6. Submit the original听Custodianship Request Letter and the Custodianship Acknowledgement听Letter signed by听the听Dean of Students' as well as the听Passport Confidentiality Form听with the supporting documents for your CAQ application. Please make sure to keep a copy of these documents for听your Study Permit Application.听

Important Information

1. If you are emancipated or will be almost 17听at the time that your program starts, please refer to the information provided on the 听
2. Student under the age of 18 are eligible for Quebec鈥檚 Health Insurance Plan -听. Please refer to our International Health Insurance page for more information.听

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