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Ash511!=

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Mar 18, 2025
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I applied for my study permit before November 1, 2024, and I understand that applicants who applied before this date do not need to meet the new PGWP field of study requirements. My study permit lists Computing or IT as my field of study. However, after November 1, 2024, I switched my program to Psychology within the same Designated Learning Institution.


I did not change institutions, and I did not apply for a new study permit when switching programs. IRCC states that students can continue studying at the same DLI without requiring a new permit, as long as they meet study permit conditions. I have followed all study permit conditions and maintained my full-time enrollment.


I also understand that I must meet the new language proficiency requirement when applying for PGWP, and I will ensure that I meet the necessary CLB level.


I would like to confirm whether my PGWP exemption remains valid despite my program change. Since I applied for my study permit before November 1, 2024, does my program change affect my PGWP eligibility under the old rules?
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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I applied for my study permit before November 1, 2024, and I understand that applicants who applied before this date do not need to meet the new PGWP field of study requirements. My study permit lists Computing or IT as my field of study. However, after November 1, 2024, I switched my program to Psychology within the same Designated Learning Institution.


I did not change institutions, and I did not apply for a new study permit when switching programs. IRCC states that students can continue studying at the same DLI without requiring a new permit, as long as they meet study permit conditions. I have followed all study permit conditions and maintained my full-time enrollment.


I also understand that I must meet the new language proficiency requirement when applying for PGWP, and I will ensure that I meet the necessary CLB level.


I would like to confirm whether my PGWP exemption remains valid despite my program change. Since I applied for my study permit before November 1, 2024, does my program change affect my PGWP eligibility under the old rules?
Had you started studying before changing programs?