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Archived: June 2, 2025 11:57:15 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration IRCC Subject: [requester] Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Good day, ‘Thank you for your inquiry and apologies for the delays. Please see below the approved response. Question: We currently assist more than 20 Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) across [requester] prompt response is greatly appreciated, as this matter impacts the upcoming study term and whether students can begin their studies. Some study permits include a condition stating: “MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AT COLLEGE - DIPLOMA APPROVED PURSUANT TO THE IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS.” Does this condition refer to the level of the program (e.g., college-level education) or the field of study (e.g., specific diploma programs)? For instance, can a student with this condition enroll in a post-graduate certificate program at a DLI/college, even if the condition specifies "College-Diploma"? It’s worth noting that almost all study permits list the "Field of Study" as "Other," which suggests the condition refers to the level of education (e.g. must be in attendance at a college) rather than a specific field (e.g. must be in attendance ina diploma program). Furthermore, programs are not approved pursuant to immigration regulations, but DLIs are Response: Thank you for your email correspondence to Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada’s Immigration Representatives [requester] information is being provided as general program guidance; we are unable to provide case-specific advice. The study permit holder must comply with the conditions of their study permit, including any other conditions listed on their study permit (such as, level of studies) Ifa study permit lists conditions related to the level of studies, then that permit cannot be used for a different level of study. The student must apply for a new study permit by following these instructions: Guide 5552 - Applying to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada - Student - online application - Canada.ca. We hope this information is helpful. Thank you kindly, [requester] De Envoyé: [requester] 001087

A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRC) <[requester email]> Ce: Objet: [requester] [requester] currently assist more than 20 Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) across [requester] prompt response is greatly appreciated, as this matter impacts the upcoming study term and whether students can begin their studies. Some study permits include a condition stating: “MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AT COLLEGE - DIPLOMA APPROVED PURSUANT TO THE IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS.” Does this condition refer to the level of the program (e.g., college-level education) or the field of study (e.g., specific diploma programs)? For instance, can a student with this condition enroll in a post-graduate certificate program at a DLI/college, even if the condition specifies "College-Diploma"? It’s worth noting that almost all study permits list the "Field of Study" as "Other," which suggests the condition refers to the level of education (e.g. must be in attendance at a college) rather than a specific field (e.g. must be in attendance in a diploma program). Furthermore, programs are not approved pursuant to immigration regulations, but DLIs are. Your clarification on this matter would be greatly valued. Example: ci ce Best, e010se

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