Changing DLI before or after arrival? (Urgent)

[mex88]

hello

how long do i need to stay in college before switching DLI?

my brother is actively studying at his college for 2 weeks but due to them loosing DLI, he want to switch.

Is there a speicfic time he needs to stay at his college? He is in Canada now

 

[Naturgrl]

hello

how long do i need to stay in college before switching DLI?

my brother is actively studying at his college for 2 weeks but due to them loosing DLI, he want to switch.

Is there a speicfic time he needs to stay at his college? He is in Canada now

At least one semester.

 

[Jibraan]

hello

how long do i need to stay in college before switching DLI?

my brother is actively studying at his college for 2 weeks but due to them loosing DLI, he want to switch.

Is there a specific time he needs to stay at his college? He is in Canada now

It doesn't specify but what i have read is 1 semester need to be done. So I have done 3 month course then I switch.

 

[anon_user_97]

1 semester to be on the safer side. But you can immediately change and start studying at the new college and update IRCC that you changed the DLI.
if you opt for the second option, make sure to make a strong..very strong explanation letter

 

[YVR123]

hello

how long do i need to stay in college before switching DLI?

my brother is actively studying at his college for 2 weeks but due to them loosing DLI, he want to switch.

Is there a speicfic time he needs to stay at his college? He is in Canada now

This was on 1st page of this discussion:

IRCC has changed the rules. You can’t change it when you land. You must start studying at the school listed on your study permit then change after a semester or a year OR get a new study permit.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/change-schools.html

 

[Jibraan]

This was on 1st page of this discussion:

When I change my DLI, I was unable to do it on my file but I let IRCC know through the web form.
Now I am checking and see I can change. Should I proceed or let it?

 

[Naturgrl]

When I change my DLI, I was unable to do it on my file but I let IRCC know through the web form.
Now I am checking and see I can change. Should I proceed or let it?

Did you follow the instructions.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/change-schools/account.html

 

[Jibraan]

This was on 1st page of this discussion:

Yes, it was saying Technical error when I was submitting.
I screenshot everything and I sent to IRCC. Only 2 days back I was logging on my account and I was trying, it was good.
But I didn't do it thinking that can cause any issue after.

 

[Ikay_v]

Will I be denied entry to Canada as an international student at the airport, if I show the border officer a Letter of Acceptance that is different from the one I applied for my study permit (I have decided to change institutions but haven’t updated my IRCC account)

 

[samarthbehl]

Hello, I hope you are well. I had applied for a study permit from India in June 2022 for Dalhousie University for Bcom course for fall 2022 intake. Unfortunately, I received my visa late and was unable to join Dalhousie for fall 2022. Since there was no deferment available, I applied to Saint Mary’s university for the same course and was accepted in the same for January 2023. I updated IRCC about this with the new LOA via webform after I had received my passport request but before sending my passport for stamping. So technically, my application was not fully approved and I had raised the webform before the finalisation of my application. On my portal it says that my application was approved on 10th October and I had raised the webform on 17th September(way before my final approval). I wanted to ask that can I travel to Canada without any worries? Best Regards

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[samarthbehl]

Hello, I hope you are well. I had applied for a study permit from India in June 2022 for Dalhousie University for Bcom course for fall 2022 intake. Unfortunately, I received my visa late and was unable to join Dalhousie for fall 2022. Since there was no deferment available, I applied to Saint Mary’s university for the same course and was accepted in the same for January 2023. I updated IRCC about this with the new LOA via webform after I had received my passport request but before sending my passport for stamping. So technically, my application was not fully approved and I had raised the webform before the finalisation of my application. On my portal it says that my application was approved on 10th October and I had raised the webform on 17th September(way before my final approval). I wanted to ask that can I travel to Canada without any worries? Best Regards

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[MakZah]

Hello, I hope you are well. I had applied for a study permit from India in June 2022 for Dalhousie University for Bcom course for fall 2022 intake. Unfortunately, I received my visa late and was unable to join Dalhousie for fall 2022. Since there was no deferment available, I applied to Saint Mary’s university for the same course and was accepted in the same for January 2023. I updated IRCC about this with the new LOA via webform after I had received my passport request but before sending my passport for stamping. So technically, my application was not fully approved and I had raised the webform before the finalisation of my application. On my portal it says that my application was approved on 10th October and I had raised the webform on 17th September(way before my final approval). I wanted to ask that can I travel to Canada without any worries? Best Regards

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You have to apply for a new study permit with the new LOA since you are changing DLI.

 

[Naturgrl]

Will I be denied entry to Canada as an international student at the airport, if I show the border officer a Letter of Acceptance that is different from the one I applied for my study permit (I have decided to change institutions but haven’t updated my IRCC account)

If you have changed DLI then you need a new study permit. So yes, you can be denied entry because you can’t study until you have an approved study permit for the new DLI/program. Updating your account will not make a difference.

 

[Jibraan]

At least one semester.

hi. Just got my sowp. and am already in canada with my wife on visitor visa. my wife is studying and then i applied my sowp. just got it and need to go for flag poling at niagara. i wanted to know what i need to bring and what question do the officers usually ask. thank you

 

[DavidMF]

hello everyone with issue about changing DLI before starting the old school, do you guys receive any update regarding your change in DLI, or do you have any trouble with PGWP application?