Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced updates to the process for international students transferring schools in Canada for the winter and spring 2025 semesters. These changes introduce more flexibility, allowing students to start studying at their new institutions before receiving an updated study permit, provided specific conditions are met.
To begin studying at a new Designated Learning Institution (DLI) without waiting for a new study permit, international students must:
Previously, students were required to wait for their new study permits before starting at a different DLI. This change offers students more flexibility while ensuring they maintain compliance with Canadian immigration rules.
Students planning to apply for a PGWP should be aware of new eligibility requirements. The timing of their study permit application and the level of their new program may impact eligibility:
All PGWP applicants must also meet updated language proficiency requirements. Depending on the type of program, students need to achieve:
Proficiency must be proven through IRCC-approved language tests.
Students transferring schools after the winter/spring semester must meet additional conditions to start their new programs before receiving an updated study permit. They must:
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