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study permit conditions, potentially leading to loss of status or fiture inadmissibilty. To avoid such consequences, individuals must take appropriate steps to transition their status properly. To remain compliant, individuals may: © Continue fulltime studies while working within permitted hours under their work permit. © Apply for a change of status from student to worker by submitting IMMS5710 and requesting study permit cancellation through the IRCC Webtorm. © Depart and re-enter Canada as a worker if they have obtained a valid work permit, as their status would then be assessed based on the work permit rather than their previous student status. Regulatory provisions R222, R209 and R220, 1(1) collectively outline compliance obligations for intemational students transitioning to worker status. While R220.1(1) and R222 emphasize the requirement to actively pursue studies to maintain student status, R209 focuses on the conditions of the work permit once the transition is complete, ensuring that individuals remain in compliance throughout the process. For more information, please refer to the following resources: Guide 5380 - Applying fora Work Permit Student Guide - online application - Canada,ca sb280Study Permits: Assessing study permit conditions - Canada.ca We trust that this information will assist you. Thank you kindly, [requester] De: Envoyé: [requester] A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]> Objet: [requester] 2025-02-03 Dear [requester], I'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 IMMS5710 (Application to Change Conditions and Extend My Stay in Canada as a Worker) and subsequently ceases fll-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? 000947

$.19(1) Be erccrinpcoass Soayen con © If this 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 eancellation of their study permit to remain in compliance under their newly acquired worker status. appreciate your time and clarification on this matter, as it has significant implications for individuals navigating these transitions. Best regards, ovos4e