Since 2023, a temporary public policy allowed many work permit holders to enrol in a program of study without first obtaining a study permit. That policy expired on June 27, 2026.
Work permit holders who want to study a program longer than the usual short-course exemption now generally need to apply for and hold a study permit, as they did before the temporary measure. Anyone currently studying under the old policy should confirm their status before enrolling in a new term.
Always confirm your specific situation on the official IRCC page before making study or enrolment decisions.
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IRCC — Notices ↗