New Rules for Study Permit & TRV
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Today, we would like to provide information on significant changes to the International Student Program and Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in November 2024.
TRV – New Policy
Visitors from non-visa exempt countries are required to obtain a TRV before entering Canada. (Japanese are not required to obtain a TRV as they are visa exempt.)
On November 6, 2024, IRCC announced significant adjustments to its guidelines for determining the issuance and validity of Multiple-Entry Visas.
It used to be standard practice in Canada to issue Multiple-Entry Visas to most visitors with the longest possible validity, allowing them to enter and leave the country frequently. This meant that visa holders could enter Canada as many times as they wanted until their visa expired.
However, under the new policy, immigration officers now have more power to decide on a case-by-case basis whether to issue a Single-Entry Visa, which allows the applicant to enter the country only once, or a Multiple-Entry Visa, which allows the applicant to enter and leave the country as often as necessary within validity.
The decision will be based on various factors, including the applicant’s circumstances, such as purpose of travel and travel history.
For more information on this news, please visit the following government website.
Study Permit – New Rules
On November 15, 2024, IRCC announced the following new rules for international students.
(Please click here to read our previous article on new rules for Study Permits.)
Increase in Off-Campus Work Hours
Effective November 15, 2024, international students who have permission to work off-campus on their Study Permit can now work up to 24 hours per week while their classes are in session.
Changing Schools
Effective November 15, 2024, international students who wish to change schools during their stay on a Study Permit must apply for and obtain a new Study Permit in advance.
Strengthening Audits of Educational Institutions
Under the new rules, Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) that fail to submit compliance reports to the government or verify acceptance letters may be subject to penalties and could be suspended from accepting new international students for up to a year.
For more information on this new rule, please check the following link.
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As mentioned above, changes were made to the guidelines for Multiple-Entry Visas and the rules for the International Student Program. There has been a lot of news recently related to rule changes, and many of you may be confused by the contents.
If you need our assistance or advice, please feel free to send your inquiry.
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