I'm in the same boat. My uni said it's COVID 19 plan has been confirmed but it's winter 21 intake would be online
Does anyone know if their DLI will be on the list?
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If you are totally online why would you be allowed in Canada. I think it depends if the DLI is approved or not
Why not? You can travel to Canada now even though you have online travel so long as you have 1) a study permit 2) a study permit approved before 18 March 2020 or 3) a study permit approved / bought as US national or permanent resident via USA and also you must prove "essential travel".
True, I momentarily forgot that IRCC doesn't make policy based on logic
Because I didn't pay for a online course. Expected to have something called "Canadian Experience", so I should have access to at least some of that.
+ studying with 12 Hours of time zone difference is not acceptable at all, Classes are online but they are live classes
+ Not having access to a stable internet connection
And that's why they should allow us to travel
DLI covid ready is not based on location but on how each university is able to cater for its students and wider community.
I reached out to my university and they said that were provincially approved since the start of Fall 2020 and submitted corresponding documentation on to a federal government. Here is the list of institutions in British Columbia that I expect (according to the uni must be) to be on IRCC list: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/post-secondary-education/institution-resources-administration/studying-during-covid-19
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Yes I wanna know the same too. Centennial's international support is worst when it comes to time taken for replying to mails. Keep us updated if anyone get any info, I will do the same as well.
Hi, I emailed the International dpt. They responded with this:
IRCC Update on Entry to Canada – October 2, 2020 October 6, 2020 Recognizing how important it is for international students to realize their goal of completing their postsecondary studies from within Canada, the Government of Canada has been working diligently over the past few months to find a safe way to welcome new international students. In August 2020, the federal government released an attestation that outlined new rules and regulations designed to ensure that Designated Learning Institutions have all of the necessary tools, resources and processes in place to safely host international students at their institution and within their communities. Soon after, the Ontario government released additional requirements for post-secondary institutions in the province, including a requirement to administer a COVID-19 test to all incoming international students. Like many other institutions across the country, Centennial College reviewed the attestation requirements carefully to measure our ability to respond effectively to this call to action. Upon reading the attestation, though, it became clear to us: we can and will do this. With the confidence that we have the resources and processes in place to welcome international students safely, Centennial College seized this opportunity to respond to the attestation by formalizing our new International Student Preparedness Plan. This comprehensive 77-page document outlines the processes and protocols we have devised to provide you, our new international students, with safe passage to study in Canada. After much consultation, we submitted our plan to the Ontario government on September 1, 2020. The Ontario government is currently reviewing our submission, and we eagerly await the provinces approval of our plan so that we can soon welcome you to Canada. Since submitting the attestation, Centennial College continues to work closely with all levels of government to move this process along quickly. As soon as official notice of approval is received, we will contact you to provide you with important information about the next steps on your journey to study in Canada.