On November 8, 2024, important changes came into effect for international students in Canada. You now must be enrolled in the designated learning institution (DLI) listed on your study permit. This means you can no longer change DLIs simply by updating your online account. Instead, transferring to a new DLI will require applying for a new study permit or extending your current one.
Key Updates for Students Transferring Schools
If you were accepted to a new DLI for the Winter or Spring 2025 semester, here is what you need to know:
You can start studying at your new DLI if you
- have been accepted to a DLI for the Winter/Spring 2025 semester, and
- have applied for a study permit extension, and
- have a study permit that remains valid and that doesn’t have the DLI name printed on it, and
- meet all your existing study permit conditions
If you meet these criteria, you can begin attending your new DLI while your study permit extension is being processed.
If you have any questions about how these changes might impact your study permit or future plans, don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is here to guide you through the process.
Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/change-schools.html
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