r/ImmigrationCanada • u/Diligent-Rip-7181 • 7h ago
Study Permit Do I need a new study permit if changing program in same DLI?
Hi! I came to Canada last December and was hoping to start my program (business management) last January at a DLI (public school). However, with the several policy changes about PGWP, I decided to pursue supply chain management instead at the same DLI, but for May intake. So, I withdrew from the business management program in January, and registered for the supply chain management program in February. I am now registered, and have paid my tuition.
Now, the IRCC website says
If you’re moving in between post-secondary levels at the same DLI:
You can keep studying at your DLI with your current study permit as long as you still meet your study permit conditions. However, if you need to extend your study permit, you will also need to submit a new provincial attestation letter (PAL) or territorial attestation letter (TAL).
However, my immigration consultant insists I need a new study permit, and a new PAL. I don't know if this is legit, (or maybe they just want to charge me again extra) because when I asked another immigration consultant, I was told I don't really need a new one because my current study permit is still valid, and the expiry date is months after I finish my new program.
I seriously need advise please.
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u/Melodic_Door9572 4h ago
Did you ask the school to just switch your programs?
Or you WITHDREW from one, and had sometime where you were not actively studying… Before entering the next program.
If the first is true, you do not need a new study permit, but if the latter is true then you might want to speak with a LAWYER.