Seeking clarification regarding IRCC’s policy re studying while study permit application is in progress - REP-B-2025-0436 - Due

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$.19(1) FFD erccepcress Semone conse Archived: June 3, 2025 10:30:42 AM From: [nuuigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC) Sent: [requester] Tor! Ce: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Subject: FW: Seeking clarification regarding IRCC’s policy re studying while study permit application is in progress - REP-B-2025-0436 - Due 20-May-25 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 {CC Web form. Please see our response to your question. 1. 1. On the date the study permit extension application is submitted Response: Yes, the study permit needs to be valid at time of application. if their study permit is no longer valid, they must stop studying and submit an application for restoration if they are eligible. If they are no longer eligible for restoration, the applicant would have ta leave Canada and submit an outside Canada application 2. 2.On the start date of the new program at the new DLI: Response: Same as question i until May 1, 2025. As of May 1, 2025, the student will be required to have a study permit for the DU they are attending, If the student is not changing DUis, they may continue to study if they submitted their application to extend their stay as a student before their study permit expired. 3. 3. Throughout the study period until a decision is made on the extension application?: Response: Same as question #11 until May 1, 2025. As of May 1, 2025, the student will be required to have a study permit for the DLL they are attending. if the student is not changing DUss, they may continue to study if they submitted their application to extend their stay as a student before their study permit expired. For more information, please visit Changing your schoo! or program - Canada.ca We hope that this information is helpful to you ‘Thank you kindly, The Immigration Representatives Mailbox From: Sent: [requester] To: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]> Subject: Seeking clarification regarding IRCC’s policy re studying while study permit application isin progress 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 'extérieur du gouvernement du [requester] cliquez pas sur les liens et n’ouvrez pas les pieces jointes sauf si vous reconnaissez I'expéditeur et sachez que le contenu est sdr. 000267

.19(1) FFD erccepcress Semone conse bear SinMadam Tne oar veh elo eo My name is [requester] clarification regarding IRCC's Changing your school or program policy: hitps:/mww.canada.ca/en/immigration- refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/change-schools.him|. Specifically, we refer to the following segment of the current policy, which states: ifyou were accepted to a new DLI for the Winter or Spring 2025 semester (starting from January 1, 2025 to May 1, 2025)

You can start studying at your new DLI if you ~ have been accepted to a DLI for the Winter or Spring 2025 semester (starting from January 1, 2025 to May 1, 2025), and - have applied for a study permit extension, and - have a study permit that remains valid and that doesn't have the DLI name printed on it, and - meet all your existing study permit conditions Ifyou meet these criteria, you can attend the new Designated Learning Institution while your study permit extension is being processed ‘ . Ay lfyouwere accepted toa new DLI for the Winter or Spring 2025 semester (starting from January 1, 2025 to May 1,2025) You can start studying at your new DUI if you + have been accepted to a DLI for the Winter or Spring 2025 semester (starting from January 1, 2025 to May 1, 2025), and + have applied for a study permit extension, and + have a study permit that remains valid and that doesn’t have the DLI name printed on it, and + meetall your existing study permit conditions If you meet these criteria, you can attend the new DLI you wanted to transfer to while your study permit extension is being processed. We are seeking clarification on whether this policy requires that a student's existing study permit remain valid until a decision is made on their study permit extension in order for them to be eligible to begin and continue studies at their new [requester], does the existing study permit need to be valid at the following points: (1) On the date the study permit extension application is submitted, (2) On the start date of the new program at the new DLI, and (3) Throughout the study period until a decision is made ‘on the extension application? ‘Note: Kindly eply directly to this email thread for easier eference* Best regards, 0002s

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