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Archived: June 3, 2025 9:16:04 AM 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 your email correspondence to Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada’s Immigration Representatives Mailbox Please note that we're unable to provide case-specific guidance and only general functional guidance can be provided below Program stacking is when students complete more than one PGWP-eligible program from a PGWP-eligible [requester] qualify for program stacking in relation to PGWP duration, all PGWP-eligible programs must ¢ * bea minimum of 8 months in duration and * * be completed at a PGWP-eligible DL! within 2 vears of the completion of the first program The 50% in class requirement is based on the length of the program, including credits earned from both in-person and distance-learning courses, as confirmed by the eligible [requester] the course is delivered in person, then itis considered in person/in class; if itis delivered online, then itis considered online. The onus is always on the applicant to provide sufficient documentation to satisfy an officer that they meet the requirements. For information on length of PGWP, please see: Work in Canada after vou graduate: About the past-graduation work permit - Canada.ca We hope that this information is helpful to you. Thank you kindly, [requester] From: Sent: [requester] To: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRC) <[requester email]> Subject: [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 content is safe. ATTENTION: Ce courriel provient de I'extérieur du gouvernement du [requester] cliquez pas sur les liens et n'ouvrez pas les piaces jointes sauf si vous reconnaissez I'expéditeur et sachez que le contenu est sir. 002096

Dear [requester], — ” lam allege Director a a PCC registered in [requester], under the Ministry of Colleges and [requester] request your guidance on the following scenario regarding a student's eligibility for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): ¢ *Astudentis enrolled in a 12-month diploma program (Jan 2025 - Dec 2025) at our college, which is a full-time, in- person vocational program. *. * While studying with us, the student also enrolls in an online MBA program at University Canada West (UCW), a private Canadian university. © * Semester 1: May 2025 —Aug 2025 (fully online) © * Semester 2: Sep 2025—Dec 2025 (fully online) ©. * The student completes both our diploma program and the first two semesters of the MBA by Dec 2025. * * InJan 2026, the student transitions to in-person study at UCW: © * Semester 3: Jan 2026 — Apr 2026 (in-person) © *Semester 4: May 2026 — Aug 2026 (in-person) © *UCW accepts the student's credits from the online semesters and grants lateral entry into Semester 3. © * The student maintains valid study permit status throughout the entire period © * The total MBA duration is 16 months (2 online +2in-person semesters). Our question: ©. * Based on the current PGWP guidelines, would the student be eligible for a 3-year work permit? © * Specifically, considering: © * The MBAis a recognized Master's level program. © * The student completed 8 months of the program in person. © * No study permit conditions were breached. © * The online portion was completed while enrolled full-time in another DL (our college) We would appreciate your guidance on this pathway, as several students are interested in pursuing a similar route. Thank you for your time and assistance. [NAME REDACTED] 002087

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