[requester]

Record

Archived: June 2, 2025 11:38:50 AM

From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC.

Sent: [requester]

To:

Ce: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration IRCC

Subject: [requester] Due 18-Feb-25

Importance: Normal

Sensitivity: None

Good day,

Question:

An international student enrolled in a full-time post-secondary diploma program (a two year program) at a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada has encountered a unique issue. The student successfully completed the first three semesters of her program with a good GPA ( However, during her fourth semester ie. the last semester (Fall 2024), she failed some courses.

Now the student intends to complete her studies as soon as possible. However, the college has advised her that the failed courses will not be available for retake in the next two semesters (Winter 2025 and Summer 2025). The earliest opportunity for her to retake these courses is in Fall 2025, resulting in an 8-month gap before she can resume her final semester. The student is very anxious that, even if she maintains her status as a student with a valid study permit and completes her program by studying the remaining courses in Fall 2025 as advised by the college (from September 2025 to December 2025), she may not meet the eligibility requirements for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), which she intends to apply for after successfully completing her studies.

As per the PGWP eligibility criteria, students must maintain full-time status during each semester of their study program, except during an authorized leave of up to 150 days

1. Ifthe student remains in Canada on a valid study permit, waits until Fall 2025 to retake her courses, and successfully completes her final semester (September to December 2025), will she still be eligible for a PGWP, provided all other eligibility requirements are met?

2. What steps should international students take when their college advises them that required courses to complete their program will not be available for an extended period (such as in this case, 8 months)? How can students ensure they maintain compliance with their study permit conditions while also preserving their eligibility for a PGWP?

Response: Thank you for your inquiry. The Immigration Representatives Mailbox can only reply to general immigration program or policy related enquiries and therefore no case specific responses can be provided. There are a few cases where a student may be able to take an authorized leave of up to 150 days from their study program and still meet the conditions of their study permit. They need to provide proof that their DLI authorized the leave when they apply for a PGWP.

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