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Archived: June 2, 2025 2:39:23 PM

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QUESTION:

Tam reaching out to seek clarification regarding program stacking and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility. The department has published operational bulletins and manuals on its website regarding the PGWP under [R205(c) - C43] — International Mobility Program.

Specifically, I have a question regarding the operational guidance outlined at the following link:

Post-Graduation Work Permit Program - IRCC hups//svww.canada.ca/en/immigration-refiigees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-buletins- mamuly/temporary-residents/study-permits/post- graduation-work-permit-program.himl#s1 7

Clarification Sought:

Under Example 3 in the section on Program Stacking for Study Permits Obtained on or after November 1, 2024, it states: "On or after November 1, 2024, if a student completes two consecutive programs where the first is PGWP- eligible, and the second is not, they would not benefit from program stacking when the duration of the PGWP is determined, The duration of the PGWP would be based on the duration of the PGWP-eligible program, and the applicant would have to apply for a PGWP within 180 days of receiving confirmation that they have completed the PGWP-eligible program.”

I would appreciate clarification on the following points:

1. Ifa student’s initial study permit was issued before November 1, 2024, and they applied for an extension before November 1, 2024 to pursue a second program that is non-PGWP-eligible, would they still benefit ftom program stacking when determining the PGWP duration?

2. Ifa student’s initial study permit was issued before November 1, 2024, and they applied for an extension before November 1, 2024, but received approval or the extended study permit after November 1, 2024, for a non-

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