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The changes are factoring the time student applied for a study permit, and no indication about changes of program after Nov 2024 while holding a valid study permit. Field of study requirement: if you submitted your study permit application before November 1, 2024, there are no field of study requirements. If you submitted your study permit application on or after November 1, 2024, you must have graduated in an eligible RESPONSE: Students who are continuing their original program for which they received a study permit prior to November 1, 2024, are not required to meet the new field of study requirements when applying for a study permit extension. Students who changed their program before November 1, 2024, and need an extension to complete the same program of study are still eligible for a PGWP, and their eligibility is not subject to the new field of study requirements. However, if a student applies for a study permit extension on or after November 1, 2024, for the purpose of starting a new program, they must meet the updated field of study requirements. Please note that the changes that came into effect on Nov 1, 2024 are not limited to one factor only. For more information, please visit Work in Canada after you graduate - Who can apply. Thank you kindly, [requester] De: Envoyé: [requester] A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]> Objet: [requester] [requester]:

1. 1. Ifa student who is currently in Canada and changes their program of study to a diploma program at the same institution after November 1, 2024 but completes the program before their current study permit expires (which was applied for before November 1, 2024): do they have to meet the field of study requirement to be eligible for a PGWP?

2. 2. Ifa student who is currently in Canada and changes their program of study to a diploma program at the same institution after November 1, 2024 and extends their study permit after November 1, 2024 in order to complete that program: do they have to meet the field of study requirement to be eligible for a PGWP?

3. 3. The changes that are in effect starting Nov 1, 2024 is factoring when student applied for a study permit or program change or both?

Background: Based on https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after- graduation/eligibility.htm The changes are factoring the time student applied for a study permit, and no indication about changes of program after Nov 2024 while holding a valid study permit. Field of study requirement: 002231

If you submitted your study permit application before November 1, 2024, there are no field of study requirements. If you submitted your study permit application on or after November 1, 2024, you must have graduated in an eligible field_of study.