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Archived: June 3, 2025 10:37:08 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC) Sent: [requester] To: [requester] IRCC) Subject: [requester] Importance: High 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 form. Please see our response to your question. We have recently updated our webpage for clarification in these scenarios. ff a foreign national submitted their application before November 1, 2024, they do not need to meet the field of study requirement. ifthe foreign national submits an application forextension for a program they changed prior to November 1, 2024, ‘they do not need to meet the field of study requirement. IRCC recommends that the foreign national submit proof of the change of program with their application. The onus is on the applicant to satisfy the officer that they meet all eligibility requirements. ifthe foreign national completes a program and starts a new program after November 1, 2024, they must meet the field of study requirement for that new program. For more information, please see: VWork in Canada after you graduate: Who can apply - Canada.ca We hope you find this information helpful. Thank you kindly, ‘The Immigration Representatives Mailbox De: Envoye: [requester] A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]> Objet: [requester] Importance : Haute 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. covses

ATTENTION: Ce courriel provient de I'extérieur du gouvernement du [requester] cliquez pas surles liens etn'ouvrez pas les pices jointes sauf si vous reconnaissez l'expéditeur et sachez que le contenu est sir. Hello, lam reaching out to seek clarification on recent update from IRCC Website on PGWP field of study requirement Before the changes this March 2026, the field of study requirements for those who pursue studies in any other college or non-university program stated the following Field of study requirement: If you submitted your study permit application before November 1, 2024, there are no field of study requirements If you submitted your study permit application on or after November 1, 2024, you must have graduated in an eligible field of study The recent change this March 2025 states the following Ifyou graduated from any other college, polytechnic or non-university program Field of study requirement: If you graduated from a program that you started on or after November 1, 2024, you must have graduated in an eligible field of study. Ifyou graduated from a program that you started before November 1, 2024 You don't need to meet the field of study requirements I would like to clarify on PGWP field of study requirements for students who applied for their study before permit before November 1, 2024 but started their program after November 1, 2024. Please confirm if they will continue not needing to meet the field of study requirement to be eligible for [requester] guidance is on this matter is highly appreciated. 0040s