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Archived: June 2, 2025 11:46:48 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC) Sent: [requester] [requester]: Immigration Representatives / Représentanis immigration IRCC) Subject: [requester] 4-Mar-25 Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Good day, Thank you for your inquiry regarding the compliance requirements for international students in Canada who transition to worker status. Please note that the information provided serves as general program guidance and should not be considered a directive for case-specific inquiries. QUESTION T'man authorized representative as per A91(2) and I am reaching out to seek clarification on the compliance obligations of international students in Canada who transition to worker status through various available pathways. Specifically, I would like to confirm whether an international student who obtains an open work permit by applying through IMM5710 (Application to Change Conditions and Extend My Stay in Canada as a Worker) and subsequently ceases full-time studies would be considered non-compliant with their student status. The key questions are: © [fan individual holds a valid study permit but obtains a work permit through any available option (c.g., public policy measures or other alternatives), would ceasing full-time studies while utilizing the work permit constitute non-compliance? © Ifthis is considered a violation, what remedies are available? For instance, could the individual depart Canada and re- enter as a worker to rectify their status? Furthermore, as R222 and R209 define how and when a study or work permit expires, I would like to confirm whether a foreign national can request the cancellation of their study permit to remain in compliance under their newly acquired worker status. Lappreciate your time and clarification on this matter, as it has significant implications for individuals navigating these transitions, RESPONSE Under R220.1(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), international students must actively pursue their studies to maintain a valid study permit, Obtaining an open work permit through IMM5710 ~ Application to Change Conditions or Extend My Stay in Canada as a Worker does not automatically grant permission to stop studying, as the study permit remains valid only if full-time studies continue. Ceasing full-time studies while holding both permits may result in non-compliance with 00846