International students in Canada who transfer to designated learning institutions (DLIs) may soon be required to apply for a new study permit. This proposed amendment by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to streamline the process and ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
Under the current regulations, international students can change their DLI anytime. However, IRCC recommends that they inform the Department through a secure portal.
The new proposal mandates that if a study permit holder is accepted into a new DLI and intends to attend, they must submit a new study permit application before the start date indicated in their new acceptance letter.
These changes were among several proposed amendments to Canada’s international student program, published in the Canada Gazette under the title “Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Designated Learning Institutions).”
One significant change includes altering the working hours for study permit holders. While they can still work full-time during scheduled breaks between academic sessions, they would now be limited to working no more than 24 hours per week during regular academic sessions, an increase from the current limit of 20 hours per week.
Another proposed amendment allows students who have applied for a new study permit to continue studying without a valid permit until a decision is made on their application, provided they have remained in Canada since their original permit expired. They must comply with the conditions in their invalid study permit, except for the requirement to stay enrolled at the institution named in the original permit.
The administration of the international student program is a shared responsibility between IRCC and the provinces and territories. The proposed amendments aim to provide IRCC with the necessary tools to ensure study permits are issued to students attending genuine DLIs that meet federal and provincial requirements. It also aims to verify that students comply with their study permit conditions.
IRCC seeks the means to take action against DLIs that fail to comply with the proposed regulations. This move underscores the department’s commitment to maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of Canada’s international student program.
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