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Archived: June 2, 2025 2:54:05 PM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Subject: [requester] 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 [RCC Web forrn. Please see our response to your question. The start date for counting the 150-day authorized leave period for deferrals is calculated from the original program start date, not the issuance date of the study permit. Itis important to note that authorized leaves must be approved by the designated learning institution (DL!) and should not exceed 150 days from the date the leave commenced. This includes deferrals, medical reasons, family emergencies, or other types of leave authorized by the DLL Note that regularly scheduled breaks (Spring/Summer) and authorized leave are considered to be two separate periods with different purposes and implications for a student's enrollment and status. For more detailed information, you can refer to the IRCC guidelines: Your conditions as a study permit holder in Canada - Canada.ca We trust that this information will assist you. Thank you kindly, [requester] De Envoyé: [requester] A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRC) <[requester email]>; Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[IRCC Immigration Representatives mailbox]> Objet: [requester] CAUTION: This email originated from outside the Government of [requester] not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the contentis safe. ATTENTION: Ce courriel provient de I'extérieur du gouvernement du [requester] cliquez pas sur les liens et n'ouvrez pas les pices jointes sauf si vous reconnaissez l'expéditeur et sachez que le contenu est sir. 001580

[_am writing to request clarification regarding the 150-day authorized leave period for deferrals, specifically whether he start date is calculated from the original program start date or the issuance date of the study permit. For lexample, consider a hypothetical scenario where John’s study permit is issued on January 10, 2025, with his program loriginally scheduled to begin on May 5, 2025. If he defers his start to September 1, 2025, would he be compliant with he 150-day limit? If the count begins on May 5, he falls within 150 days, but if it starts on January 10, he exceeds it] | his inquiry is not case-specific; | am seeking only the starting point for counting the 150 days in the context of a {deferral prior to the program's commencement. The phrasing, "you may be able to take a leave of up to a maximum lof 150 days from your program of studies and still be considered to be actively pursuing your studies,” introduces ambiguity, as in John’s case, the leave from his "program" would logically begin on May 5. i appreciate your guidance and look forward to your clarification Thankyou), ———SCSCids Regards] What counts as an authorized leave from your studies? ‘There are a few cases where you maybe able to take a leave of up to a maximum of 150 days from your program of studies and stil be considered to be actively pursuing your studies You don'tneed to tellus ifyou're taking an authorized leave. However, ifwe ask for it, you must provide proof that your leave is © * authorized by your DL! and © *no longer than 150 days Itcounts as authorized leave if ‘© * your school has authorized a leave from your study program for © * medical reasons or pregnancy © *familyemergency © * death or serious illness of a familymember © * anyother type ofleave your school authorizes * your school has closed permanently or because ofa strike © * you've changed schools ‘© * you or your school deferred your program start date © * In this case, you must start your studies the next semester, even ifit starts sooner than 150 days, and getan updated letter of acceptance. You can't work on or off campus during an authorized leave from your study program, even if your study permit says you're allowed to work in Canada. oosss1

8.19(1) Bec rene cree Semyenaa come What counts as an authorized leave from your studies? There are a few cases where you may be able to take a leave of up to a maximum of 150 days from your program of studies and still be considered tc be actively pursuing your studies. You don’t need to tell us if you're taking an authorized leave. However, if we ask for it, you must provide proof that your leave is * authorized by your DLI and * no longer than 150 days It counts as authorized leave if * your school has authorized a leave from your study program for © medical reasons or pregnancy © family emergency © death or serious illness of a family member © any other type of leave your school authorizes * your school has closed permanently or because of a strike * you've changed schools * you or your schoo! deferred your program start date © In this case, you must start your studies the next semester, even if it starts sooner than 150 days, and get an updated letter of acceptance. You can’t work on or off campus during an authorized leave from your study program, even if your study permit says you're allowed to work in Canada. ootss2