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Changes to study permits and international programs from June 1,2014.

Rahul.Revoori

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Dec 28, 2013
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Current Regulations

Applicants must show that they intend to pursue studies in Canada when applying for a study permit.


New Regulations as of June 1

Applicants must enrol in and continue to pursue studies in Canada. Failure to do so could lead to removal from Canada.

Current Regulations

Applicants may apply for a study permit to pursue studies at any educational institution in Canada.

New Regulations as of June 1

Study permits will only be issued to successful applicants who are pursuing studies at an educational institution that has been designated to receive international students.

Current Regulations

Study permit holders pursuing studies at publicly-funded and certain privately-funded post-secondary institutions must apply for an Off-Campus Work Permit to be able to work up to 20 hours per week off-campus during the academic session and full-time during scheduled breaks.

New Regulations as of June 1

Study permits will automatically authorize the holder to work off-campus for up to 20 hours per week during the academic session and full-time during scheduled breaks without the need to apply for a separate work permit. The study permit holder must be pursuing academic, vocational or professional training of six months or more that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate at a designated institution.


Current Regulations

Any international student can apply for a Co-Op Work Permit if a co-op placement is an integral element of their course of study.

New Regulations as of June 1

Only international students who are pursuing studies at a secondary school or at a designated institution may apply for a Co-Op Work Permit if a co-op placement is an integral part of their course of study.

Current Regulations

Visitors may not apply for a study permit from within Canada

New Regulations as of June 1

Visitors may apply for a study permit from within Canada if they are at the pre-school, primary or secondary level, are on an academic exchange or a visiting student at a designated learning institution, or have completed a course or program of study that is a condition for acceptance at a designated learning institution


Current Regulations

International students who have completed their studies but hold valid study permits can remain legally in Canada until the expiration of their study permit.

New Regulations as of June 1

A study permit becomes invalid 90 days following the completion of studies unless the foreign national also possesses a valid work permit or another authorization to remain in Canada.

Current Regulations

There are no references in existing regulations that clearly state that Registered Indians who are also foreign nationals are exempt from the requirement to obtain a study permit.

New Regulations as of June 1

Registered Indians who are also foreign nationals may study in Canada without a study permit as they have the right of entry into Canada.


Current Regulations

Study permit holders are not authorized to work after the completion of their studies while awaiting approval of their Post-Graduation Work Permit

New Regulations as of June 1

Eligible international graduates will be authorized to work full-time after their studies are completed until a decision is made on their application for a Post-Graduate Work Permit
 

Rahul.Revoori

Full Member
Dec 28, 2013
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3
Hi guys can u tell me if the rules mention that you are not suppose to drop your first semester after you reach canada? that is if i go in may and change to another lower level program in september in the same college and staying in canada till my september program starts.

new rule reference- Applicants must enrol in and continue to pursue studies in Canada. Failure to do so could lead to removal from Canada.

Thanks,