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Archived: June 3, 2025 10:38:02 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC) Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentanis 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 form. Please see our response to your question. As outlined in Section 30(4) of the Ministerial Instructions respecting the Express Entry system, for the purpose of this section, an eligible credential is one of the following: (a) adegree, diploma, certificate or trade or apprenticeship credential from a Canadian public post-secondary institution or from a Canadian private post-secondary institution that operated under the same rules and regulations as a Canadian public post-secondary institution; (b) a dipléme d’études professionnelles (DEP) or an attestation de spécialisation professionnelle (ASP) earned through a program of study of at least 900 hours from a private secondary or post-secondary institution in Quebec; or (c) a [requester] or doctoral degree from a Canadian private post-secondary institution, if a provincial statute authorizes that institution to confer that credential. Where the PDIs say, “See the DL list to verify whether the institution offers PGWP-eligible programs and that the program the applicant completed is also eligible,” this is referring to 30(4)(c) and the need to have graduated with a “[requester]’s or doctoral degree” if the applicant attended a private post-secondary institution, (if a provincial statute authorizes that institution to confer that credential). The Express Entry additional factor eligibility requirements for a Canadian educational credential pre-date the 2024 changes made to strengthen integrity of the PGWP program. To be assigned CRS score for additional factors for a Canadian educational credential, the applicant must provide evidence ‘that they have earned an eligible Canadian post-secondary educational credential, To be an eligible Canadian post-secondary educational credential, the credential must meet the requirements outlined in the Ministerial Instructions (Ml) respecting the Express Entry system: © *adegree, diploma, certificate or trade or apprenticeship credential from a Canadian public post-secondary institution or from a Canadian private post-secondary institution that operated under the same rules and regulations as a Canadian public post-secondary institution; © *adipléme d'études professionnelles (DEP) or an attestation de spécialisation professionnelle (ASP) earned through a program of study of at least 900 hours from a private secondary or post-secondary institution in Quebec; or © * aBachelor’s, Master's or doctoral degree from a Canadian private post-secondary institution, if a provincial statute authorizes that institution to confer that credential. In simple terms, itis the legal status of the institution that is a prerequisite for whether points under Section 30(4) can be awarded. This is also (in part) a prerequisite factor of whether a DLI offers Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) eligible programs, which is why the Program Delivery instructions (PDIs)(which is for officer consumption) makes reference the 00421

Designated learning institutions list - Canada.ca as a quick reference guide for officers to determine the legal status ofa Canadian institution. The field of study requirement for PGWPs, that was added in 2024, is not applicable in the context of Express Entry CRS points. Therefore, to answer your questions: To be assigned additional factor CRS points for a Canadian educational credential (S30(4)), the post-secondary institution must meet the requirements of the Mi at the invitation to apply (ITA) and at the time the application for permanent residence is made (e-APR) (meaning public post-secondary institution or private post-secondary institution, provided it operated under the same rules and regulations as a Canadian public post-secondary institution or if a provincial statute authorizes that institution to confer that credential ([requester] or doctoral degree). The question that prompts the additional factor points (15 or 30) is the Yes/No question that asks the legal status of the institution, which the applicant must declare truthfully: * was this degree, diploma or certificate: * from a publie post-secondary school, such as a college, trade/technical school, university or CEGEP (in Quebec) + from a private post-secondary school that operates under the same rules as public schools + a diplome d'études professionnelles (OEP) or an attestation de spécialisation professionnelle (ASP) earned through a qualifying study program of at least 900 hours from a private school in Quebec, or + a [requester] or Doctorate degree from a Canadian private school that can legally award degrees uncler provincial law. (The student must have been enrolled in a study program that led toa degree as set out by the province.) (requires) at As explained, the requirement is the legel status of the institution. The Program Delivery Instructions (PDIs) are designed for officer consumption and the requirements are outlined in the profile builder. If the institution is not public or any of the other above status’s, the applicant must update their profile and say “No”. With regards to verifying whether the program the applicant completed is also eligible, this is referring to the requirement of 30(4)(c) and the need to have graduated with a “[requester] or doctoral degree” if the applicant attended a private post-secondary institution, if a provincial statute authorizes that institution to confer that credential Please be advised that the assessment of an application is conducted on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the specific circumstances and the supporting documentation available to the officer. Itis the applicant's responsibility to provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate that they meet the requirements. We trust that this information will assist you 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 00422

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 piéces jointes sauf si vous reconnaissez l'expéditeur et sachez que le contenu est sir. Dear [requester]; Thank you for your email. For several of my questions below, you referred to section 30(4) of the Mis however, the Mis don't make clear whether the relevant time that an institution operate dunder the rules/regs are at the time of application or at the time of study. For each of my questions below, my question is whether the relevant time is the time when the studies were completed or at the time of application, as at the time of studies, the program of study/credential was eligible under 30(4). Thank you, Question 2 Are students who graduated from private colleges under a curriculum licencing agreement and who began their studies before May 15, 2024, eligible for additional points for having completed a Canadian educational credential? Answer 2: Eligibility for the additional points for Canadian educational credentials are outlined in section 30/4) of the Mristerial [requester] 3: Are students who graduated from private colleges under a curriculum licencing agreement and who began their studies after May 15, 2024, eligible for additional points for having completed a Canadian educational credential? Answer 3: Eligibility for the additional points for Canadian educational credentials are outlined in section 30/4) of the Mristerial [requester] 4: Are students who graduated from the Quebec institutions that no longer offer PGWP eligible programs before ‘the September 1, 2023, eligible for additional points for having completed a Canadian educational credential? Answer 4: Eligibility for the additional points for Canadian educational credentials are outlined in section 30/4) of the Ministerial [requester] 5: Ave students who graduated from the Quebec institutions that no longer offer PGWP eligible programs after the September 1, 2023, eligible for additional points for having completed a Canadian educational credential? Answer 5: Eligibility for the additional points for Canadian educational credentials are outlined in section 20(4) of the Mristerial [requester] 6: Are students who graduated from PGWP eligible fight schools eligible for CRS points for their diploma as well as additional points for having completed a Canadian educational credential? Answer 6: Candidates who graduated from a PGWP eligible flight school are eligible for CRS points for their education as well as the additional points for Canadian education. Question 7: 00428