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Response: A student can complete up to 100% of their studies online from outside Canada between March 2020 and August 31, 2022, because of a temporary COVID-19 policy. This temporary policy was in place until August 31, 2022. This temporary policy changed as of September 1, 2022. To find out if these changes apply to a student and how, check the date + that they started their program of study + onthe study permit application receipt that we sent them Whichever date comes first is the lock-in date that applies to them If the lock in date is between September 1°*, 2022 and August 31°*, 2024: * Astudent must complete at least 50% of their program inside Canada (online or in class). © The time spent studying online from outside of Canada before August 31, 2024, will count toward the length of their PGWP as long as it constitutes less than 50% of their program of study. If the lock in date is after September 15, 2024: + They must complete at least 50% of their program in class inside Canada. + The time spent studying outside of Canada will be deducted from the length of their [requester] more information regarding eligibility requirements for distance learning, please visit out website: Work in Canada after you graduate: Who can apply - Canada.ca. We hope this information is of assistance. Thank you kindly, [requester] From: Sent: [requester] To: immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[IRCC Immigration Representatives mailbox]> Subject: [requester] [requester] _, Immigration Student Advisor at the My question is related to recent changes in online courses facilitation measure which were announced to end by August 31°'.2024. “lf a student’s courses were moved online due to the pandemic, the time the student spent studying online in Canada until August 31, 2024, still counts oot302

toward the length of the [requester], students are highly recommended to attend in-class options when offered. The temporary policy change for in-Canada students studying online ends on August 31, 2024 Itis still uncertain whether the conclusion of this temporary policy affects the pre-existing rule, which permitted students to take online courses as long as they did not exceed 50% of their program. Could you please clarify if students in Canada can continue to take online courses provided they do not surpass 50% of their study program? Thanks,