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lam reaching out to you regarding Program stacking for study permits obtained on or after November 1, 2024. comnts

EM eeccc mires Semen case Program stacking for study permits obtained on or after November 1, 2024 Example 1: Completing 2 PGWP-eligible programs On or after November 1, 2024, if a student completes 2 consecutive programs that are PGWP-eligible within 2 years of completion of the first program, then when they apply for a PGWP, the duration of the PGWP could be based on the duration of both programs. Example 2: Completing a first program that is not PGWP-eligible and a second one that is PGWP-eligible On or after November 1, 2024, if a student completes 2 consecutive programs where the first is not PGWP-eligible, they would not benefit from program stacking when the duration of the PGWP is determined. The duration of the PGWP would be based only on the duration of the PGWP-eligible program. Example 3: Completing a first PGWP-eligible program and a second one that is not PGWP-eligible On or after November 1, 2024, if a student completes 2 consecutive programs where the first is PGWP-eligible, and the second is not, they would nat benefit from program stacking when the duration of the PGWP is determined. The duration of the PGWP would be based on the duration of the PGWP-eligible program, and the applicant would have to apply for a PGWP within 180 days of receiving confirmation that they have completed the PGWP-eligible program. Transfers between educational institutions In cases where a student has transferred between eligible Canadian DLIs, the combined length of study must be at least 8 months to qualify for a [requester] cases where a student graduated from an eligible DLI after having transferred from an ineligible institution, only time spent at the eligible DLI counts to qualify for a [requester] must have spent at least 8 months at the eligible institution. 1 ® Note: As of November 8, 2024, section R217.1 requires that study permit holders in Canada whose permit names a DL apply for a new study permit if they wish to change [requester] the officer determines that a PGWP applicant did not meet the conditions of their study permit, they may be prohibited from being issued a work permit for 6 months from the date they stopped their unauthorized study or work, as per subparagraph R200(3)e(i). For further information please see Study permits: Designated learning [requester] you please confirm if a student who completed a program (8 months at a DLVPGWP-eligible at the time of studies but no longer meeting the field of study requirement) with a study permit submitted before November 1, 2024, and then completes another PGWP-eligible program with a new study permit issued on or after November 1, 2024, would be eligible for a 3-year PGWP if both programs are completed within 2 years? RESPONSE: On or after November 1, 2024, if a student completes two consecutive programs that are PGWP-eligible within two years of completion of the first program when applying for a PGWP, both programs could be considered for the purpose of determining the length of the [requester] qualify for program stacking in relation to PGWP duration, both PGWP-eligible programs must be: © * a minimum of 8 months in duration; and * * completed at a PGWP-eligible DLI within 2 years of the completion of the first program. In determining whether a program is PGWP-eligible: 000793