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Archived: June 3, 2025 10:11:27 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Subject: [requester] Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Good day, Thank you for contacting the Immigration Representatives [requester] note that this mailbox is intended for general guidance and does not provide responses to case-specific inquiries but have provided the following information as guidance. Ifyou have case specific questions about a file, you are encouraged to submit the [RCC Web forrn. Please see our response to your question. A foreign national may submit an outside Canada application however, they will have to leave Canada to obtain their permit. Please note that “flagpoling” is no longer allowed for most foreign nationals. Flagpoling occurs when foreign nationals who hold temporary resident status in Canada, leave Canada and, after a visit to the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon, re- enter to access immigration services at a port of entry. A foreign national who chooses to use the outside Canada application procedure will have to leave Canada and return from a country other than the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon in order to be examined at a port of entry ahead of being issued a study permit. IRCC recommends that In-Canada holders of valid study permits are should to apply to extend their study permit via the IRCC Secure Account. We hope you find this information helpful Thank you kindly, [requester] From: Sent: [requester] To: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRC) <[requester email]> Subject: [requester] CAUTION: This email originated from outside the Government of [requester] not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. ATTENTION: Ce courriel provient de l'extérieur du gouvernement du [requester] cliquez pas sur les liens et n'ouvrez pas les pidces jointes sauf si vous reconnaissez I'expéditeur et sachez que le contenu est sir. Hello, 000136

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If you’re currently a visitor in Canada Most people can’t apply for a study permit from within [requester] you want to apply for a study permit, you must

* leave the country, and

* follow the instructions to apply from outside Canada

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* leave the country, and

* follow the instructions to apply from outside Canada

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