Changing program after study permit approval (still outside Canada)?

[ramin_babaee]

Hi,

Does anyone know what is the procedure for changing the program at the same university/college once the study permit is approved and you are still outside Canada?
The approval was for a post-graduate program (1 year) but the new program is a 2 year diploma (same college).
The CIC website is very confusing on this topic.

 

[andrews17]

I would recommend you to ask directly to the college. They usually have immigration experts for international students. They may advice you better on what to do.

 

[Myahudi Jr II]

Check @wonderbly

 

[wonderbly]

Hi,

Does anyone know what is the procedure for changing the program at the same university/college once the study permit is approved and you are still outside Canada?
The approval was for a post-graduate program (1 year) but the new program is a 2 year diploma (same college).
The CIC website is very confusing on this topic.

Change of program is between you and your DLI. IRCC says they don't worry about that and you don't have to inform them. Check their Twitter handle - they repeat this almost on a daily basis.

 

[ramin_babaee]

Thanks, everyone.
I checked with CIC as well, and they said no need to inform them if only changing programs at the same DLI.

 

[ramin_babaee]

Conflicting information. CIC says no need to re-apply for study permit while the college says we need a new study permit!! Not sure what to do!