Program delivery update: Study permits – Guidelines on minor children
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
September 22, 2026
The following update has been made to add guidance for officers on recording custodian information from the IMM 5646 form in the Global Case Management System (GCMS), in the Party ID tab. Additional updates were made with regard to minors travelling with only 1 parent, as well as to clarify the term “custodianship”.