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Ch) Camas aa oe naa aba Archived: June 2, 2025 11:47:26 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC) Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentanis immigration IRCC) Subject: [requester] Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Good day, Thank you for your inquiry. Please note that the information provided serves as general program guidance and should not be considered a directive for case-specific inquiries. QUESTION 1, 1, PAL/TAL requirement ‘The program policy, effective January 22, 2025, specifies that applicants are exempt from providing a PAL/TAL when applying fora study permit extension at the same DLI and same level of study as their current study permit. The definition of "level of study," as outlined in Canada [requester] |, Volume 159, is categorized as follows: a. Primary and secondary education, b. Post-secondary education (including vocational and technical training, and undergraduate programs), and c. Graduate education or above (niveau d’études) Under the most recent policy concerning a change of DLI, when transitioning between post-secondary levels at the same DLI, the policy indicates that a new PAL/TAL is required for the study permit extension **Question: Does this mean that the PAL/TAL exemption applies only when an applicant transitions between programs conferring the same type of credential (e.g., from certificate to certificate) at the same OLI? Conversely, if an applicant transitions between different post-secondary credentials (e.g., from certificate to diploma) at the same DLI, would this require a new PAL/TAL since the two programs grant different levels of post-secondary education? Response: As of January 22, 2025, applicants extending their study permit are exempt from providing a PAL/TALif they are staying at the same DUI and within the same level of study. The levels of study are defined as: + * Primary and secondary education + * Post-secondary education (including vocational and technical training, and undergraduate programs) * * Graduate education or above The PAL/TAL exemption applies when an applicant transitions between different programs at the same Designated Learning Institution (DU), as long as they remain within the same level of study. This means that a student can switch between programs (e.g., from one undergraduate program to another or from a certificate to a diploma) without needing anew PAL/TAL, as long as both programs fall within the same level of study and within the same [requester], if the transition involves moving to a different level of study (e.g., from an undergraduate program to a graduate program), a new PAL/TALis required, even if the student stays at the same [requester] more detailed information, please refer to the official IRCC websites: © * Study permit: Get the right documents - Provincial attestation letter or territorial attestation letter - Canada.ca * * Ministerial Instructions QUESTION 2. 2.Field of study requirement for PGWP application 000979

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inder the most recent policy, there’s no field of study requirement for PGWP if the applicant submitted their study permit before November 1, 2024.

Field study equirement **Question: For applicants who initially submitted their study permit application before November 1, 2024, and now require an extension solely because their initial study permit was issued with a shorter duration due to passport validity restrictions, would the field of study. Fequirement for eligibility reasonably be exempted in such cases? Response: If the applicant is submitting an extension due to passport expiry, and they are continuing the same program of study from. their initial study permit application that was submitted prior to November 1, 2024, they are not required to meet the field of study requirement. QUESTION

3. 3. Eligibility for C42 Spousal Open Work Permit Extensions for Spouses or Common-Law Partners of Business Owners (Self-Employed or Entrepreneurs)

Effective January 21, 2025, spouses and common-law partners of Principal Foreign Nationals (PFNs) are eligible to apply for or extend

their C42 SOWP only if the PEN is employed ina TEER 0 or 1 occupation, or certain TEER 2 or 3 occupations. This policy appears apply to all,

PFNs including those who are self-employed or entrepreneurs. Specifically, the PFN must submit the business plan as supporting evidence,

Spouses or common-law partners of business owners (se-employed or entrepreneurs

**Question: | would like to confirm and ensure that the spouses and common-law partners of PFNs, who are either on an open work permit

(including 9 Post-Graduation Work Permit) ora closed work permit (such as 3 C31 Entrepreneur Work Permit), would be eligible to benefit,

from this policy. Could you please clarify and advise whether this policy explicitly excludes any specific categories of work permit holders

——eee 8.1914) Lok pe Response: Please note that this service provides guidance and not case-specific advice. 1. Please review all of the guidance provided for PAL/TAL exemption Study permit: Get the right documents Provincial attestation letter or territorial attestation letter -Canada.ca If you meet one of the following, you may be eligible for a PAL/TAL exemption: + You've entered Canada and one of the following situations applies to you: ‘© You're applying for a study permit extension at the same DL! and level of study as your current study permit. © You're undera removal order, but can't be removed from Canada at this time. © You have a temporary resident permit valid for at least 6 months. © You're a protested person. © You're eligible for permanent residence © based on humanitarian and compassionate arounds, or © based on a current oublic policy, or ‘+ asaspouse or common-law partner (through the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class) You must be applying for a study permit extension at the same Dil and level of study as your current study permit. So the primory applicant would rot qualify f moving between levels of study even at the same DL 2. Exemption note: For study permit extension applications used to complete the same program of study as the study permit application made before November 1, 2024, there is no field-of-study requirement for the [requester] work permit (PGWP) [R205{¢) - C43] - International Mobility Program Canada.ca 3. If the principal applicant is a PGWP of C11 Entrepreneur Work Permit holder, then the spouse may be eligible to apply for an open work permit (OWP) if the primary applicant meets the new requirements that entered into effect on Jan 21, 2025 5:00 UTC a.m. Please refer to: * the client instructions: Qnen work permits (or family members of foreign workers: Who can anply, and © the program delivery instructions: Public policy, competitiveness or economy {R205{cllii) =C41, C46, C47, C48, C49) ~Canadian interest ~ International Mobility Program © Spouses and common-law partners of foreign nationals authorized to work in high-skilled occupations TEER O.or 1, or select occupations TEER 2 or 3) [R205(c)(ii) = C41] (for applications received on or after January 21) We trust that this information will assist you. Thank you kindly, [requester] De: Envoye: [requester] A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]> Ce Objet: [requester] Good day, 00981

s.19(1) FFD erccepcress Semone conse This is lam a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant based in Vancouver and 'd appreciate your clarifications on the following policy updates: 1. 1. PAUTAL requirement The program policy. effective January 22. 2025, specifies that applicants are exempt from providing a PALITAL when applying for a study permit extension at the same DLI and same level of study as their current study permit. The definition of level of study," as outlined in Canada [requester] | Volume 159, is categorized as follows: a. Primary and secondary education b. Post-secondary education (including vocational and technical training, and undergraduate programs), and c. Graduate education or above (niveau d'études). Under the most recent policy concerning a change of DL|, when transitioning between post-secondary levels at the same DLI, the policy indicates that a new PALITAL is required for the study permit extension “Question: Does this mean that the PAL/TAL exemption applies only when an applicant transitions between programs conferring the same type of credential (e.g., from certificate to certificate) at the same DLI? Conversely, if an applicant transitions between different post-secondary credentials (e.g., from certificate to diploma) at the same DLI, would this require a new PALITAL since the two programs grant different levels of post-secondary education? 2. 2.Field of study requirement for PGWP application Under the most recent policy, there’s no field of study requirement for PGWP if the applicant submitted their study permit before November 1, 2024. Field of study requirement: yo submited your study pam application before November 12024, i yu suited your study permit appkten on rater November “Question: For applicants who intially submitted their study permit application before November 1, 2024, and now require an extension solely because their initial study permit was issued with a shorter duration due to passport validity restrictions, would the field of study requirement for eligibility reasonably be exempted in such cases? 3. 3. Eligibility for C42 Spousal Open Work Permit Extensions for Spouses or Common-Law Partners of Business Owners (Self-Employed or Entrepreneurs) Effective January 21, 2025, spouses and common-law partners of Principal Foreign Nationals (PFNs) are eligible to apply for or extend their C42 SOWP only if he PFN is employed in a TEER 0 or 1 occupation, or certain TEER 2 or 3 occupations. This policy appears apply to all PFNs including those who are self-employed or entrepreneurs. Specifically, the PEN must submit the business plan as supporting evidence. o00se2

5.19(1) ec sng cows | eimenacns TEER category 1 or in certain eccupations in TEER category 20° 3 of the National Occupation Classification system For most open work permit holders, such as those under the PGWE Program or International Experience Canada, the proof should be a letter {rom the principal applicant's current employer that shows + their employment detas + thelr occupation «a description of thei duties + the NOC and TEER category their ob is classified under oF a copy of the letter of offer of employment Spouses or common aw arnersof busines owners st-employedor entrepreneurs) Your spouse or commantaw partner can provide proof ofthe principal applicant's business plan “Question: | would like to confirm and ensure that the spouses and common-law partners of PFNs, who are either on an open work permit (including a Post-Graduation Work Permit) or a closed work permit (such as a C11 Entrepreneur Work Permit), would be eligible to benefit from this policy. Could you please clarify and advise whether this policy explicitly excludes any specific categories of work permit holders for principal foreign nationals? Your clarification on these scenarios is essential for ensuring proper compliance with IRCC regulations and advising clients accurately. Thank you very much for your assistance as always, and I look forward to your guidance on these matters. Regards, 000983