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Archived: June 2, 2025 2:43:51 PM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Ce: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Subject: [requester] Apr-25 Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Good day, Thank you for contacting the Immigration Representatives [requester] note that this mailbox is intended for general guidance and does not provide responses to case-specific inquiries but have provided the following information as guidance. Ifyou have case specific questions about a file, you are encouraged to submit the IRCC Web form. Please see our response to your question. — As per 188(1)(c), a foreign national may study in Canada without a study permit if the duration of their course or program of studies is six months or less and will be completed within the period for their stay authorized upon entry into Canada Therefore, an individual with a work permit may attend a course of program of study that is less than 6 months. However, please note that it must be completed within the period for their stay authorized upon entry in [requester] hope this information is helpful. Thank you kindly, [requester] De: Envoyé: [requester] A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[IRCC Immigration Representatives mailbox]> Objet: [requester]

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les piéces jointes sauf si vous reconnaissez l'expéditeur et sachez que le contenu est sir. Dear [requester], I know that a foreign national holding a visitor record can study without a study permit if the program is under six months, as per the IRCC website (https://irce.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp2qanum=4848top=15), My question is: Can someone who holds a work permit also study a course of six months or less without needing a separate study permit? I'm aware that work permits generally include a condition that prohibits any academic, professional, or

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8.19(1) FFD erccepcress Semone conse vocational training unless authorized or exempted by public policy. However, | am not referring to individuals who fall under the specific public policy described here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees- citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/public-policies/study-without-study- permit.htm!

Could you please clarify whether a work permit holder is permitted to enroll in short-term studies (under six months) without obtaining a study permit? Thank you in advance for your assistance. | look forward to your response on the same. [NAME REDACTED] oot4o4