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Archived: June 2, 2025 11:47:22 AM

From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC)

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Good day,

Please find the response to your inquiry:

Question:

Considering the recent changes on the IRPR and PGWP eligibility requirements, we would like to request clarification for a fewscenarios:

1. 1. Ifa study permit was approved for one DLI but the student transferred to another DLI in August 2024 for a program that is not PGWP-eligible under the newfield of study requirement, when they apply for a study permit extension, will they stil fall under the previous PGWP rules that do not require their program to align with the CIP list? We understand they vill need to meet the language test requirement.

Response:

Students who changed their program before November 1, 2024, and need an extension to complete the same program of study are still eligible for a PGWP, and their eligibility is not subject to the new field of study requirements. ff the student changed from their original program prior to November 1, 2024, IRCC recommends that the student submit proof of the program change when submitting their application. The proof should confirm that the student in fact changed their program prior to November 1, 2024

Question:

2. 2. Per R222(1)(a), A study permit becomes invalid the day on which the permit holder is no longer enrolled at the designated leaming institution that is named in the permit, other than as a result of completing their studies.

a. a. For students who are on academic suspension or probation, who may have to change their program of study as the suspension period is for 1 year in duration, or they have a study gap over 150 days, would R222(1)(a.1) apply in such cases? In other words, will their study permit still be valid? Response: Students may take an authorized leave of up to 150 days for several reasons including illness, pregnancy, family emergency or suspension. Ifa student does not resume their studies within 150 days, they should do either of the following: © * change their status (that is, change to visitor status or worker status) * * leave Canada if they do not change their status or leave Canada, they are considered non-compliant with their study permit conditions. 000976

Question: : A student whose study permit was approved for program A, however, decides to change their program within the same DLI, to a program B that is not PGWP eligible after November 01, 2024, and must apply for study permit extension. Will this impact their PGWP eligibility? Supposing that program B started before November 01, 2024.

Response:

If the student changes their program after November 1, 2024, they must meet the field of study requirement. Question:

if student started their academic program before November 1, 2024, but later changed to a non-PGWP- eligible program (per the CIP field requirements) that begins after November 1, 2024, at the same DLI, and does not require a study permit extension. Will they need to align their newprogram with the CIP field requirement to remain eligible for the PGWP?

Response:

ifthe student changed their program prior to November 1, 2024, they do not need to meet the field of study requirement.

Question:

Ifa student extends their study permit after November 1, 2024, for a program not listed in the eligible fields of study, will the newfield of study requirement apply, even if their initial study permit application vas submitted before this date? (no program changes here)

Response:

the student changed their program prior to November 1, 2024 - they do not need to mee the field of study requirement. If the student changed from their original program prior to November 1, 2024, IRCC recommends that the student submit proof of the program change when submitting their application. The proof should confirm that the student in fact changed their program prior to November 1, 2024.

Thank you kindly, [requester] De:

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A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[IRCC Immigration Representatives mailbox]>

Objet: [requester]

Dear [requester] representatives, good afternoon.

I hope this email finds you well

Considering the recent changes on the IRPR and PGWP eligibility requirements, we would like to request clarification for a few scenarios:

1. 1. Ifa study permit was approved for one DL but the student transferred to another DL! in August 2024 for a program that is not PGWP-eligible under the new field of study requirement, when they apply for a study permit extension, will they still fall under the previous PGWP rules that do not require their program to align with the CIP list? We understand they will need to meet the language test requirement.

2. 2. Per R222(1)(a), A study permit becomes invalid the day on which the permit holder is no longer enrolled at the designated learning institution that is named in the permit, other than as a result of completing their studies.

. a. For students who are on academic suspension or probation, who may have to change their program of study as the suspension period is for 1 year in duration, or they have a study gap over 150 days, would R222(1)(a.1) apply in such cases? In other words, will their study permit still be valid?

3. 3. Astudent whose study permit was approved for program A, however, decides to change their program within the same DLI, to a program B that is not PGWP eligible after November 01, 2024, and must apply for study permit extension. Will this impact their PGWP eligibility? Supposing that program B started before November 01, 2024.

4. 4. Ifa student started their academic program before November 1, 2024, but later changed to a non-PGWP-eligible program (per the CIP field requirements) that begins after November 1, 2024, at the same DLI, and does not require a study permit extension, Will they need to align their new program with the CIP field requirement to remain eligible for the PGWP?

5. 5. ifa student extends their study permit after November 1, 2024, for a program not listed in the eligible fields of study, will the new field of study requirement apply, even if their initial study permit application was submitted before this date? (no program changes here)

Best regards, 000978