CIMM – Changing Institutions – October 24, 2023
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Key Facts and Figures
- International students are advised that they must inform IRCC if they decide to change schools after applying for their study permit. [Redacted]
Key Messages
- If students do not inform IRCC that they have changed schools, their previous DLI may report that they are noncompliant with their study permit conditions. This could result in a follow-up investigation on the student.
- Data on DLI changes is embedded within the student’s Global Case Management System file in such a way that the Department is not able to extract this data set for reporting purposes. Under Digital Platform Modernization, the Department will modernize the collection of enrolment information on study permit holders to more accurately pinpoint where study permit holders are studying.
- This will complement other enhancements to the program that are intended to strengthen program integrity, such as the enhanced Letter of Acceptance (LOA) verification process and the Recognized Institutions Framework.
Supplementary Information
- International students might decide to change institutions shortly after obtaining their study permit, or later in the course of their studies. In some cases, this might be because the student applied for a study permit based on their acceptance at one institution, and then decided to accept an offer from a different institution. A student may also choose to change schools or programs as they learn more about learning institutions in Canada and find a program for which they may be better suited.
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