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\sb160In exceptional circumstances, a student may be required to defer their program’s start date to the next semester. Tf the student defers their program start date, it should be formally approved by the [requester] some cases, the deferral is imposed by the [requester] study permit holder is in Canada at the time of deferral, and they wish to remain in Canada, they must begin their studies the following semester or within 150 days from the date the deferred enrolment is confirmed, whichever comes first. Otherwise, they should do either of the following:

© change their status (that is, change to visitor status or worker status)

© leave Canada Note: In all deferral cases, students shoull obtain an updated etter of acceptance from the DLL For more information, please see our website Work in Canada aller you graduate: Who can apply - Canada.ca ‘Study Permits: Assessing study permit conditions - Canada.ca Thank you kindly, [requester] De: Envoyé: [requester] A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]> Objet: [requester] My name is [requester] Inmigration Consultant (RCI 1. My Representative ID on IRCCs Authorized Representative Portal is Ihave a question regarding the eligibility requirements for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). While [have reviewed the information provided on the IRCC website (PGWP Eligibility), | am facing a situation that is not explicitly addressed there. An intemational 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. available for retake in the next two semesters (Winter 2025 and Summer 2025) The ealiest opportunity for her to retake these courses isin Fall student witha valid study permit and completes her program by studying the remaining courses in Fall 2025 as advised by the college (from

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——eee 19) ihcoss co 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 perthe PGWP eligibility criteria, students nust maintain full-time status during each semester of their study program, except during an authorized leave of up to 150 days. ere 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 intemational 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 fora PGWP? Your response to this matter would be greatly appreciated, as it would help provide clarity for intemational students facing similar situations. \sb280 See eee on