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s.19(1) FFD erccepcress Semone conse Dear [requester], Thank you very much for responding to all my 4 questions. { would still ke to clarify the answers to my questions #3 and #4, as the initial responses do not speak directly to the validity of [requester] you please kindly answer these two questions stating whether SPs became invalid in the described scenarios? Q3: Regarding R222(1)(a): did the SP become invalid on November 8" if the SP-holder had withdrawn from the original DLI and switched to another DL! prior to this date? Q4: Regarding R222(1)(a): did the SP become invalid on November 8"” if the SP-holder had withdrawn from the original DLI and had not enrolled into any new studies prior to this date? [Initial response} Please see Your conditions as a study permit holder in Canada - Canada.ca for more information Thank you kindly, [requester] De: Envoye: [requester] A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]> Objet: [requester] Dear [requester], am an immigration lawyer working at a non-profit for low-income individuals in Edmonton. | am contacting you to ask about IRCC’s position on the retrospective application of certain amendments to the immigration regulations regarding intl students that took effect on Nov. 8, 2024. https //www.gazette. gc.ca/rp-prip2/2024/2024-11-20/htmi/sor-dors219-eng, htm! 0747

In particular, R220.1(1)(a): Conditions — study permit holder 220.1 (1) The holder of a study permit in Canada is subject to the following conditions () they shall enroll at the designated learning institution that is named in their permit and remain enrolled there until they complete their studies [Previously: SP-holders were required to enroll and maintain academic progress at any DLI] R222(1)(a): Invalidity 222 (1) Astudy permit becomes invalid upon the first to occur of the following days 1c) ( at :1) the day on which the permit holder is no longer enrolled at the designated learning institution that is named in the permit, other than as a result of completing their studies; (Previously: This invalidating event was absent. SP remained valid (unless IRCC formally cancelled it) unti its stated expiry date even if its holder stopped their enrollment or otherwise withdrew from studies, or switched to another DLi} My questions: 1. 1. Regarding R220.1(1)(a): does a SP-holder become non-compliant under this particular provision if they had withdrawn from their original DLI and switched to another one prior to November 8"? 2. 2, Regarding R220.1(1)(a) and (b): does a SP-holder become non-compliant under this section if they had withdrawn from their original DLI and did not enroll into any new studies? 3. 3. Regarding R222(1)(a): did the SP become invalid on November 8"" if the SP-holder had withdrawn from the original DLI and switched to another DLI prior to this date? 4, 4, Regarding R222(1)(a): did the SP become invalid on November 8" if the SP-holder had withdrawn from the original DLI and had not enroll into any new studies prior to this date? Thank you kindly in advance for answering my questions. am a full member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta, member Yours truly, vores

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