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Transition Period and Scope Reduction for Distance Learning Measures (PGWP)

Validated finding · five-country-2010-20260922-v118-evidence-presentation-fix

CountryCanada
Operative dateSeptember 1, 2022
CategoryGraduate, student
Policy toolEligibility
Affected groupNew applicants

Policy effect

IRCC announced a transition plan to end pandemic-era distance learning accommodations for PGWP eligibility. Students applying by August 31, 2022, could complete 100% of programs online; subsequent programs (from Sept 2022) were limited to 50% online credit, and future study from Sept 2023 would be deducted from PGWP duration.

Conditions and exceptions

Validated condition or limit: IRCC announced a transition plan to end pandemic-era distance learning accommodations for PGWP eligibility.; subsequent programs (from Sept 2022) were limited to 50% online credit, and future study from Sept 2023 would be deducted from PGWP duration.

Official source excerpt

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… been in place to allow international students to pursue their studies online from abroad while remaining eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). As the new school year approaches, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is creating a transition period for these measures. Following consultations with provinces, territories and education stakeholders, distance learning measures have been extended to August 31, 2023. But they are being reduced in scope. As we transition back to pre-pandemic requirements, we encourage international students to come back to Canada. A transition period … is available for those who may need some time to do so. International students studying online from abroad or who submit a study permit application no later than August 31, 2022, will continue to be able to complete up to 100% of their program online without affecting their PGWP eligibility. However, study time completed from abroad starting on September 1, 2023, will be deducted from the length of their post-graduation work permit, regardless of when a student began their studies. The extension of temporary distance learning measures will affect those starting programs from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023. Specifically, these measures will apply: 1. No more than 50% of the credits earned can be completed outside Canada to remain eligible for a PGWP. 2. Studies completed online from outside Canada starting on September 1, 2023, will be deducted from the length of a future PGWP. With unprecedented interest in Canada from applicants all over the world, the department continues to set the bar higher for immigration processing. However, responding to humanitarian crises and updating aging technology to meet demands have led to processing delays and longer wait times. Our focus is …
Government of CanadaGovernment of Canada. Transition Period and Scope Reduction for Distance Learning Measures (PGWP). Effective 2022-09-01.Open official source
Retrieved from https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/distance-learning-measures.html

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