In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters (18:IX) - Revision history

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	Temporary residents in Canada, such as visitors, workers or students, who apply for permanent residency while holding temporary resident statuses in Canada, may encounter various immigration matters, which are covered in this section.		Temporary residents in Canada, such as visitors, workers or students, who apply for permanent residency while holding temporary resident statuses in Canada, may encounter various immigration matters, which are covered in this section.

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	In general, the initial Study Permit application is submitted while the foreign national is outside of Canada (see ''IRP Regulations'' s 213). However, a foreign national may apply for a study permit when entering Canada at the POE if they are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, a resident of Greenland or a resident of St. Pierre and Miquelon (see ''IRP'' Regulations s. 214). Further, a foreign national may apply for a study permit after entering Canada if they meet the requirements specified in ''IRP'' Regulations s R215. For more information, please see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/making-application.html#InCanada IRCC website].		In general, the initial Study Permit application is submitted while the foreign national is outside of Canada (see ''IRP Regulations'' s 213). However, a foreign national may apply for a study permit when entering Canada at the POE if they are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, a resident of Greenland or a resident of St. Pierre and Miquelon (see ''IRP'' Regulations s. 214). Further, a foreign national may apply for a study permit after entering Canada if they meet the requirements specified in ''IRP'' Regulations s R215. For more information, please see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/making-application.html#InCanada IRCC website].

	:'''NOTE:''' An application for a study permit renewal does not constitute an application for a temporary resident visa (~~"TRV"~~). Therefore, visa-required foreign nationals must apply separately for a TRV extension and pay the processing fee.		:'''NOTE:''' An application for a study permit renewal does not constitute an application for a temporary resident visa (“TRV”). Therefore, visa-required foreign nationals must apply separately for a TRV extension and pay the processing fee.

	:'''NOTE:''' In-Canada visitors are not eligible to apply for a study permit from within Canada unless they are exempt under ''IRP Regulations'' s R215.		:'''NOTE:''' In-Canada visitors are not eligible to apply for a study permit from within Canada unless they are exempt under ''IRP Regulations'' s R215.

	:'''NOTE:''' The Government of Canada has set an intake cap on international student study permit applications. ~~This is a temporary measure, currently set to be in place for the next two years.~~ In ~~2024~~, ~~the cap is set to approximately 360~~,000 ~~study~~ permits~~. This is~~ a 35% decrease from ~~2023~~.		:'''NOTE:''' The Government of Canada has set an intake cap on international student study permit applications. In 2025, IRCC plans on issuing 437,000 permits, a 10% decrease from the 2024 cap.

	== D. Working in Canada as an International Student ==		== D. Working in Canada as an International Student ==
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	=== 1. Spouses or Partners of Skilled Workers ===		=== 1. Spouses or Partners of Skilled Workers ===

	~~Due to changes that came into effect in early 2023~~, spouses ~~or common-law partners~~ of ~~high~~ and ~~now low skilled~~ foreign workers ~~may~~ be ~~authorized~~ to ~~work in Canada with~~ an open work permit ~~without a Labour Market Impact Assessment~~ (~~see ''IRP Regulations'' s 205(c)(ii)~~).		Effective as of January 21, 2025, only spouses of certain international students and foreign workers will be able to apply for an open work permit (OWP). OWPs will only be limited to spouses of foreign workers employed in:
			*TEER 0 to 3: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes/public-policy-competitiveness-economy.html
			*TEER 4 and 5: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/public-policy-competitiveness-economy/c47-c48.html

			Additionally the foreign worker must have at least 16 months remaining on their work permit when their spouse applies for an OWP. Dependent children are no longer eligible.

			OWPs that were approved under previous measures that have not expired will remain valid.

			A list of all the TEER categories can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/find-national-occupation-code.html

	For detailed information on the eligibility requirements and application procedures, please visit the IRCC websites:		For detailed information on the eligibility requirements and application procedures, please visit the IRCC websites:

	TEER 0 to 3: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers~~/exemption-codes~~/public-policy-competitiveness-economy.html		Spouses or common law partners of high skilled workers (TEER 0) through 3): C41 work permit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/public-policy-competitiveness-economy/c41-c46.html

	~~TEER 4 and 5: https://www~~.~~canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/public-policy-competitiveness~~-~~economy/c47-c48.html~~		=== 2. Spouses or Partners of Full-Time Students ===

	~~=== 2. Spouses~~ or ~~Partners~~ of ~~Full-Time Students ===~~		Only spouses or common-law partners of certain foreign students may be allowed to apply for an Open Work Permit (OWP) if the foreign student has a valid work permit and is either:
			*Studying in a master’s degree program longer than 16 months
			*Studying in a doctoral degree program
			*Participating in an eligible program
			*Studying in a select few professional degree programs at a university

	~~In general, spouses or common-law partners~~ of ~~certain foreign students may be allowed to apply for an Open Work Permit (see ''IRP'' Regulations s. 205(c)(ii)~~ and ~~LMIA exemption code C42). The applicant must provide evidence~~ that ~~they are~~ the spouse or common-law partner ~~of a study permit holder who is a full~~-~~time student at a public secondary institution; a private post~~-~~secondary institution that operates under the same rules and regulations as a public post-secondary institution in Quebec; a private or public secondary or post~~-secondary institution (in Quebec) offering qualifying programs of 900 hours or longer leading to a diploma of vocational studies or an attestation of vocational specialization; or a Canadian private institution authorized by provincial statute to confer degree but only if the student is enrolled in one of the programs ~~of study leading to a degree, as authorized by the province and not in just any program of study offered by the private institution.~~		Note: the following link provides a list of eligible programs and professional degrees that meet the criteria: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/help-your-spouse-common-law-partner-work-canada.html#pilot-programs

	For more information, please see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/~~corporate~~/~~publications~~-~~manuals~~/~~operational~~-~~bulletins~~-~~manuals/temporary~~-~~residents/foreign~~-~~workers/exemption~~-~~codes/public~~-~~policy~~-~~competitiveness-economy~~.html ~~IRCC website].~~		For more information, please see the IRCC website: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/help-your-spouse-common-law-partner-work-canada.html#pilot-programs

	:'''NOTE:''' The validity of the Work Permit will coincide with the spouse’s Study Permit.		'''NOTE:''' The validity of the Work Permit will coincide with the spouse’s Study Permit.

	== F. Revocation of Work Permit due to Public Policy Considerations ==		== F. Revocation of Work Permit due to Public Policy Considerations ==

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	Temporary residents in Canada, such as visitors, workers or students, who apply for permanent residency while holding temporary resident statuses in Canada, may encounter various immigration matters, which are covered in this section.		Temporary residents in Canada, such as visitors, workers or students, who apply for permanent residency while holding temporary resident statuses in Canada, may encounter various immigration matters, which are covered in this section.

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	*https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/apply-work-permit-outside-canada.html (overseas).		*https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/apply-work-permit-outside-canada.html (overseas).

	:'''NOTE:''' There are some common types of ineligible applicants, including those who have been previously issued a PGWP: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-~~refugeescitizenship~~/services/study-canada/work/~~aftergraduation~~/eligibility.html		:'''NOTE:''' There are some common types of ineligible applicants, including those who have been previously issued a PGWP: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/eligibility.html

	:'''NOTE:''' PGWP holders may leave Canada and return if they satisfy certain requirements: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/travel.html.		:'''NOTE:''' PGWP holders may leave Canada and return if they satisfy certain requirements: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/travel.html.

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	*https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/apply-work-permit-outside-canada.html (overseas).		*https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/apply-work-permit-outside-canada.html (overseas).

	:'''NOTE:''' There are some common types of ineligible applicants, including those who have been previously issued a PGWP: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-~~refugees citizenship~~/services/study-canada/work/~~after graduation~~/eligibility.html		:'''NOTE:''' There are some common types of ineligible applicants, including those who have been previously issued a PGWP: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugeescitizenship/services/study-canada/work/aftergraduation/eligibility.html

	:'''NOTE:''' PGWP holders may leave Canada and return if they satisfy certain requirements: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/travel.html.		:'''NOTE:''' PGWP holders may leave Canada and return if they satisfy certain requirements: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/travel.html.

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	*https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/apply-work-permit-outside-canada.html (overseas).		*https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/apply-work-permit-outside-canada.html (overseas).

	:'''NOTE:''' There are some common types of ineligible applicants, including those who have been previously issued a PGWP: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after graduation/eligibility.html		:'''NOTE:''' There are some common types of ineligible applicants, including those who have been previously issued a PGWP: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after graduation/eligibility.html

	:'''NOTE:''' PGWP holders may leave Canada and return if they satisfy certain requirements: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/travel.html.		:'''NOTE:''' PGWP holders may leave Canada and return if they satisfy certain requirements: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/travel.html.

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	From November 15th, 2022 to December 31st, 2023, the student can work more than 20 hours per week of campus during the semester if they meet certain criteria:		From November 15th, 2022 to December 31st, 2023, the student can work more than 20 hours per week of campus during the semester if they meet certain criteria:

	# For students who applied for a study permit (or extension) on or before October 7, 2022 if:		:1. For students who applied for a study permit (or extension) on or before October 7, 2022 if:
	::i. The student holds a study permit, or has maintained status		::i. The student holds a study permit, or has maintained status
	::ii. Must be in Canada or have re-entered Canada by December 31st, 2023, and,		::ii. Must be in Canada or have re-entered Canada by December 31st, 2023, and,
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	:::1. May work 20hrs. per week off campus, or full time during regular breaks, if meeting criteria outlined in section 186(v) of IRPR		:::1. May work 20hrs. per week off campus, or full time during regular breaks, if meeting criteria outlined in section 186(v) of IRPR
	:::2. May accept employment on or off campus if they meet the eligibility criteria in IRP Regulations s. 186(f), (v) or (w) and they must cease working if they no longer meet the above criteria.		:::2. May accept employment on or off campus if they meet the eligibility criteria in IRP Regulations s. 186(f), (v) or (w) and they must cease working if they no longer meet the above criteria.
	#For students who applied for a study permit extension after October 7, 2022, the student may be able to work for more than 20 hours per week off campus until their current study permit expires if		:2. For students who applied for a study permit extension after October 7, 2022, the student may be able to work for more than 20 hours per week off campus until their current study permit expires if
	::i. They are a study permit holder who is studying at a designated learning institute full-time (or if meeting part-time requirements) and		::i. They are a study permit holder who is studying at a designated learning institute full-time (or if meeting part-time requirements) and
	::ii. Their current study permit expires between November 15, 2022 and December 31, 2023.		::ii. Their current study permit expires between November 15, 2022 and December 31, 2023.

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	* continue to meet the requirements of the authorization they want to restore.		* continue to meet the requirements of the authorization they want to restore.

	The application to restore a temporary resident status is submitted online and the Case Processing Centre in Edmonton (~~“CPC~~-E”) ensures that the application contains the required documentation and the fee. An agent at CPC-E reviews the application. If the applicant is eligible for restoration, the officer will proceed with the assessment of the application and issue medical instructions if necessary. If all requirements are met, the visitor record that outlines the conditions of the restoration status is mailed to the applicant. If the applicant is not eligible for the restoration, the officer will refuse the application, and the applicant is notified in writing that they must leave Canada immediately. The officer will determine whether a s. 44 report may be warranted due to a possible violation of the ''IRPA'' or ''IRP Regulations''. The officer may refer the application to a Domestic Network (~~“DN”~~) officer near the applicant’s place of residence for further assessment and interview. If the application is referred to a DN office, the DN officer may call the applicant in for an interview to gather additional information.		The application to restore a temporary resident status is submitted online and the Case Processing Centre in Edmonton (CPC-E) ensures that the application contains the required documentation and the fee. An agent at CPC-E reviews the application. If the applicant is eligible for restoration, the officer will proceed with the assessment of the application and issue medical instructions if necessary. If all requirements are met, the visitor record that outlines the conditions of the restoration status is mailed to the applicant. If the applicant is not eligible for the restoration, the officer will refuse the application, and the applicant is notified in writing that they must leave Canada immediately. The officer will determine whether a s. 44 report may be warranted due to a possible violation of the ''IRPA'' or ''IRP Regulations''. The officer may refer the application to a Domestic Network (DN) officer near the applicant’s place of residence for further assessment and interview. If the application is referred to a DN office, the DN officer may call the applicant in for an interview to gather additional information.

	For detailed information about eligibility and restoration fees, please check the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/restoration-status.html IRCC website].		For detailed information about eligibility and restoration fees, please check the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/restoration-status.html IRCC website].
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	In general, the initial Study Permit application is submitted while the foreign national is outside of Canada (see ''IRP Regulations'' s 213). However, a foreign national may apply for a study permit when entering Canada at the POE if they are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, a resident of Greenland or a resident of St. Pierre and Miquelon (see ''IRP'' Regulations s. 214). Further, a foreign national may apply for a study permit after entering Canada if they meet the requirements specified in ''IRP'' Regulations s R215. For more information, please see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/making-application.html#InCanada IRCC website].		In general, the initial Study Permit application is submitted while the foreign national is outside of Canada (see ''IRP Regulations'' s 213). However, a foreign national may apply for a study permit when entering Canada at the POE if they are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, a resident of Greenland or a resident of St. Pierre and Miquelon (see ''IRP'' Regulations s. 214). Further, a foreign national may apply for a study permit after entering Canada if they meet the requirements specified in ''IRP'' Regulations s R215. For more information, please see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/making-application.html#InCanada IRCC website].

	:'''NOTE:''' An application for a study permit renewal does not constitute an application for a temporary resident visa (~~“TRV”~~). Therefore, visa-required foreign nationals must apply separately for a TRV extension and pay the processing fee.		:'''NOTE:''' An application for a study permit renewal does not constitute an application for a temporary resident visa (TRV). Therefore, visa-required foreign nationals must apply separately for a TRV extension and pay the processing fee.

	:'''NOTE:''' In-Canada visitors are not eligible to apply for a study permit from within Canada unless they are exempt under ''IRP Regulations'' s R215.		:'''NOTE:''' In-Canada visitors are not eligible to apply for a study permit from within Canada unless they are exempt under ''IRP Regulations'' s R215.
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	:(b) The student has a valid study permit or maintained status;		:(b) The student has a valid study permit or maintained status;
	:(c) The student has printed conditions on their initial study permit allowing them to work on campus; and		:(c) The student has printed conditions on their initial study permit allowing them to work on campus; and
	:(c) The student has a Social Insurance Number (~~“SIN”~~) - this can be obtained at a Service Canada office.		:(c) The student has a Social Insurance Number (SIN) - this can be obtained at a Service Canada office.

	Please note the student must stop working on campus if they fit into one of the following circumstances:		Please note the student must stop working on campus if they fit into one of the following circumstances:
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	:(c) The student’s study program is at least 6 months long and leads to a degree, diploma or certificate;		:(c) The student’s study program is at least 6 months long and leads to a degree, diploma or certificate;
	:(d) The student has started studying in Canada; and		:(d) The student has started studying in Canada; and
	:(e) The student has a Social Insurance Number (~~“SIN”~~) - this can be obtained at a Service Canada office.		:(e) The student has a Social Insurance Number (SIN) - this can be obtained at a Service Canada office.

	If the student is studying part-time at a designated learning institution, they may also be eligible to work off campus if they are in the last semester of their study program and do not need a full course load to complete their program, and they were a full-time student in their program in Canada, up until their last semester.		If the student is studying part-time at a designated learning institution, they may also be eligible to work off campus if they are in the last semester of their study program and do not need a full course load to complete their program, and they were a full-time student in their program in Canada, up until their last semester.
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	=== 3. Working during PGWP Application ===		=== 3. Working during PGWP Application ===

	A post-graduation work permit (~~“PGWP”~~) allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience. Students often use this to gain the necessary Canadian work experience to immigrate to Canada as a permanent resident under the Canadian Experience Class.		A post-graduation work permit (PGWP) allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience. Students often use this to gain the necessary Canadian work experience to immigrate to Canada as a permanent resident under the Canadian Experience Class.

	In general, international students who have completed their program of study are allowed to work pursuant to ''IRP'' Regulations 186(w), while they are waiting for a decision on their PGWP application, provided they meet all of the following:		In general, international students who have completed their program of study are allowed to work pursuant to ''IRP'' Regulations 186(w), while they are waiting for a decision on their PGWP application, provided they meet all of the following:

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	# For students who applied for a study permit (or extension) on or before October 7, 2022 if:		# For students who applied for a study permit (or extension) on or before October 7, 2022 if:
	:i. The student holds a study permit, or has maintained status		::i. The student holds a study permit, or has maintained status
	:ii. Must be in Canada or have re-entered Canada by December 31st, 2023, and,		::ii. Must be in Canada or have re-entered Canada by December 31st, 2023, and,
	:iii. Have one of the following conditions printed on their study permit:		::iii. Have one of the following conditions printed on their study permit:
	:# May work 20hrs. per week off campus, or full time during regular breaks, if meeting criteria outlined in section 186(v) of IRPR		:::1. May work 20hrs. per week off campus, or full time during regular breaks, if meeting criteria outlined in section 186(v) of IRPR
	:# May accept employment on or off campus if they meet the eligibility criteria in IRP Regulations s. 186(f), (v) or (w) and they must cease working if they no longer meet the above criteria.		:::2. May accept employment on or off campus if they meet the eligibility criteria in IRP Regulations s. 186(f), (v) or (w) and they must cease working if they no longer meet the above criteria.
	#For students who applied for a study permit extension after October 7, 2022, the student may be able to work for more than 20 hours per week off campus until their current study permit expires if		#For students who applied for a study permit extension after October 7, 2022, the student may be able to work for more than 20 hours per week off campus until their current study permit expires if
	:*i. They are a study permit holder who is studying at a designated learning institute full-time (or if meeting part-time requirements) and		::i. They are a study permit holder who is studying at a designated learning institute full-time (or if meeting part-time requirements) and
	:*ii. Their current study permit expires between November 15, 2022 and December 31, 2023.		::ii. Their current study permit expires between November 15, 2022 and December 31, 2023.
	:*iii.They are in Canada or have re-entered Canada by December 31, 2023		::iii.They are in Canada or have re-entered Canada by December 31, 2023
	:*iv. Have one of the following conditions printed on their study permit:		::iv. Have one of the following conditions printed on their study permit:
	:# May work 20hrs. per week off campus, or full time during regular breaks, if meeting criteria outlined in section 186(v) of IRPR		:::1. May work 20hrs. per week off campus, or full time during regular breaks, if meeting criteria outlined in section 186(v) of IRPR
	:# May accept employment on or off campus if they meet the eligibility criteria in IRP Regulations s. 186(f), (v) or (w) and they must cease working if they no longer meet the above criteria.		:::2. May accept employment on or off campus if they meet the eligibility criteria in IRP Regulations s. 186(f), (v) or (w) and they must cease working if they no longer meet the above criteria.

	After the student completes their study, they generally need to stop working. In this scenario, we recommend you speak to a lawyer. For more information, please refer to the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/work-off-campus.html#who-can IRCC website].		After the student completes their study, they generally need to stop working. In this scenario, we recommend you speak to a lawyer. For more information, please refer to the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/work-off-campus.html#who-can IRCC website].