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s.19(1) FFD erccepcress Semone conse From: Sent: [requester] To: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC) <[requester email]> Subject: [requester] Childhood Education Dear [requester], [am writing as an authorized representativ to seek clarification on the short-term course exemption under Canadian immigration regulations, specifically in the context of a Post-Basic Certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) in At students can enroll in a two-year ECE diploma program at the undergraduate level. Separately, they also have the option to pursue a Post-Basie Certificate in Infant and Toddler Care, which is a stand-alone program lasting six months or less and qualifies students for a particular teaching certification in the field. Students must apply separately and be admitted into the Post-Basic Certificate program, regardless of whether they have completed the ECE diploma My questions are as follows:

1, Since students must seek separate admission to enroll in the Post-Basie Certificate program, would they also be required to extend their study permit to complete it? Furthermore, would it be considered a "different level of study", thus requiring a new PAL?

2. Would the Post-Basic Certificate in Infant and Toddler Care program fall under the short-term course exemption, allowing students to complete it without a study permit extension, provided they hold valid temporary resident status (e.g., as a visitor, on implied status, or under a Post-Graduation Work Permit [PGWP)?

3. For international students attending the Post-Basic Certificate program, is there still a requirement that at least 50% of their coursework be completed on-campus, despite the fuct that they are not using this program for further study permit eligibility (as their eligibility for the PGWP, for example, would already be based on the diploma program)?

This inquiry is being submitted on behalf of ficulty members who have been unable to obtain exact clarification from the school’s administration, including its immigration staff. Your guidance on how IRCC interprets study permit and status requirements in this context would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and assistance.

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