海角社区

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ISS is open Mondays to Fridays, 10am - 4pm both in-person and virtually.

Study With A Work Permit

海角社区

1. I am in Canada and hold a valid work permit, or have recently applied to extend my work permit. Can I study at 海角社区 without a valid CAQ or study permit?


It depends. Effective June 27, 2023, IRCC implemented a that allows eligible workers to study in Canada without a study permit. is also exempting these eligible workers from the requirement to hold a CAQ.

Who is eligible to benefit from this temporary public policy measure?

To be eligible to study at 海角社区 without a CAQ or study permit under this temporary public policy, you must be authorized to work in Canada with either of the following:

  • You hold a valid work permit (initial or extension) that was issued聽on or before June 7, 2023; or
  • You hold a valid work permit (initial or extension) that you applied for聽on or before June 7, 2023; or
  • You hold a聽聽while we process your work permit extension application that was submitted聽on or before June 7, 2023

Who is not eligible to benefit from this temporary public policy measure?

Anyone who applied for their work permit (initial or extension) after June 7, 2023, is not eligible to benefit from this temporary public policy measure.

Things to Consider:

  • If you elect to study at 海角社区 without a study permit under this temporary public policy, you will not be eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit. You must have a study permit and study full-time to be eligible for the PGWP.
  • If you elect to study at 海角社区 without a CAQ and study permit under this temporary public policy, you are not required to be enrolled on a full-time basis. However, please note that departmental policies may still require full-time enrollment as a condition of your program.
  • If you鈥檙e a worker who is studying full time and considering applying for Permanent Residency, your work experience will not count toward your eligibility for the Canada Experience Class or for gaining Canadian work experience points under the Express Entry鈥檚 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
  • If you鈥檙e a worker who is studying full time and considering applying for Permanent Residency, your full-time studies will count toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program adaptability and Express Entry CRS points, but only if you study at a designated learning institution (DLI) that offers PGWP-eligible programs, which 海角社区 is and does.

NOTE: This public policy is in effect until June 27, 2026 and may be revoked at any time, without prior notice. For more details, please visit the and websites.


2. How long can I study at 海角社区 without a CAQ or study permit under this temporary public policy measure?


  1. If you meet the eligibility requirements of this temporary policy and you have a valid work permit that you applied for on or before June 7, 2023, you can study without a CAQ and study permit until the earliest of the two following dates:
    1. the expiry date on your work permit; OR
    2. June 27, 2026 (the date IRCC鈥檚 temporary public policy expires)
  2. If you meet the eligibility requirements of this temporary policy, and you had a work permit extension application in progress on June 7, 2023, you can study without a CAQ and study permit until the earliest of the three following dates:
    1. the expiry date on your approved work permit extension;
    2. the date your work permit extension application is refused (if applicable); OR
    3. June 27, 2026 (the date this temporary public policy expires.

3. My work permit will expire before I complete my program. Do I need a CAQ and study permit?


You will need to and if:

  • Your courses, degree or program length will extend beyond the validity of your current work permit (to cover the period you will be studying after its expiry); or
  • Your work permit extension application is refused.

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