IRCC Implements New Rules for International Students Changing Schools from 2025

Highlights: IRCC Announces New rules for International students starting 2025

• IRCC released new rules for international students in Canada looking to switch DLIs.
• International students can now start studying before the issuance of a new study permit upon meeting the eligibility criteria.
• Students would be required to meet additional PGWP criteria based on when they applied for a new permit and their level of study.
• The new measures taken by the IRCC will be effective starting in 2025.

 

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New Regulations for International Students Switching DLIs in 2025

IRCC announced changes to international students looking to change their DLIs (Designated Learning Institutions). International students in Canada who want to switch schools for the winter/spring semesters in 2025. As per the latest changes, students can now start studying in their choice of DLIs before the issuance of a new study permit.

 

Before the new study permit is issued, students must meet certain conditions to start studying in their new DLI schools.

 

The criteria to be fulfilled by students who are switching schools in Canada are as follows:

 

• Have acceptance into the new DLI for the 2025 intake of winter/spring semesters
• Have applied for a new permit via the study permit application
• Hold a valid study permit that does not include the name of the new Canadian DLI
• Must continue to fulfill the other study permit eligibility requirements

 

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PGWP Requirements for Students Switching Schools 

International students who have applied for a new permit before November 1, 2024, are not required to fulfill the latest PGWP requirements.

However, students who applied for a new permit post-November 1, 2024, must fulfill the below requirements:

Level of study	Field of study requirements
College or other non-university programs	Must graduate from an eligible field of study
University bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral programs	NA
University programs not listed above	Must graduate from an eligible field of study

 

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