Distance Learning policy transition for PGWP eligibility
Validated finding · five-country-2010-20260922-v118-evidence-presentation-fix
Policy effect
IRCC updated distance learning rules where the temporary policy for online study from outside Canada changed as of September 1, 2022, establishing lock-in dates and percentage caps.
Official source excerpt
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This temporary policy changed as of September 1, 2022. … Lock-in date between September 1, 2022, and August 31, 2024 … You must complete at least 50% of your program within Canada (online or in class). - The time spent studying online from outside of Canada before August 31, 2024, will count toward the length of your PGWP as long as it constitutes less than 50% of your program of study.
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Retrieved from https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/eligibility.htmlReview method
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite extraction with independent Gemini 3.8 Flash verification
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