{"id":301764,"date":"2026-05-23T01:32:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T05:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/?page_id=301764"},"modified":"2026-07-19T16:48:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T20:48:07","slug":"change-school-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/study-canada-2\/study-permit\/change-school-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Changing schools or programs in Canada: Study permit holders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Changing schools or programs in Canada: Study permit holders<\/h1>\n<section class=\"express-entry-pillar-intro\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Express Entry Canada 2026 guide\">\n<div class=\"featured-snippet\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 2px solid #c40000; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">By: <a href=\"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/about\/\" rel=\"author\">Dr. Iman Borhanifar, RCIC <\/a><span style=\"color: #6b7280;\">\n    <span style=\"position:relative;display:inline-block;color:#6b7280;cursor:pointer;direction:ltr;\"\n          onclick=\"this.querySelector('.published-date-box').style.display = this.querySelector('.published-date-box').style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block';\">\n\n        2026-07-19, 16:48 EDT        <span style=\"font-size:10px;margin-left:4px;\">\u25bc<\/span>\n\n        <span class=\"published-date-box\"\n              style=\"display:none;position:absolute;top:24px;left:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:8px 12px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.12);white-space:nowrap;z-index:9999;color:#4b5563;\">\n            <strong>Published:<\/strong>\n            2026-05-23, 01:32 EDT        <\/span>\n\n    <\/span>\n\n    <\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"snippet-text\">\n<p>Changing schools or programs incorrectly can invalidate your study permit, affect PGWP eligibility, and create serious future immigration compliance risks in Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_row_3-4_1-4 et_block_row et_block_row_3-4_1-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><div style=\"direction:ltr; text-align:left; font-size:15px; margin-bottom:20px;\">\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section id=\"changing-school-introduction\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Changing school or program in Canada as an international student\" style=\"direction:ltr; text-align:left;\">\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nChanging schools or programs in Canada as an international student has become significantly more regulated under recent IRCC policy changes. Since November 8, 2024, many post-secondary students can no longer change their Designated Learning Institution (DLI) simply by updating their online account.\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nIn many situations, students must now apply for a new study permit or study permit extension before changing colleges, universities, programs, or levels of study in Canada.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"summary-box\" style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:16px; background:#f8f9fa; margin:20px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">\n<strong>In Summary:<\/strong><br \/>\nMany international students changing schools or academic programs in Canada now require a new study permit application, updated supporting documents, and sometimes a new PAL or TAL before transferring to another institution.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<details style=\"margin:15px 0; direction:ltr; text-align:left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-size:18px; font-weight:600; line-height:1.6;\">\nWhy did IRCC change the school-transfer rules?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:15px; line-height:1.9;\">\n<p>\nIRCC introduced stricter DLI transfer rules to improve international student compliance monitoring and better manage Canada\u2019s study permit system under the new international student cap framework.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe updated rules are connected to:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PAL\/TAL allocation requirements<\/li>\n<li>International student compliance reporting<\/li>\n<li>DLI accountability measures<\/li>\n<li>Study permit cap management<\/li>\n<li>PGWP eligibility oversight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nUnder the new system, IRCC expects most post-secondary students to remain enrolled at the institution listed on their study permit unless proper authorization is obtained before changing schools.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nUnauthorized school or program changes may create future immigration risks, including problems with study permit extensions, PGWP eligibility, or future temporary and permanent residence applications.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nThis guide explains how to legally change your school or academic program in Canada, when a new study permit is required, PAL\/TAL rules, maintained status, Quebec requirements, compliance risks, and how IRCC officers assess DLI transfers in 2026.\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nStudents should also review related guides about the <a href=\"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/study-canada\/study-permit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada Study Permit process<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/study-canada\/study-permit\/extend-study-permit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study permit extensions and restoration<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/study-canada\/study-permit\/post-graduation-work-permit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div id=\"toc\" style=\"direction:ltr; text-align:left; border:1px solid #eef2f7; padding:18px; border-radius:10px; background:#fcfcfc;\">\n  <h2 style=\"margin-top:0; font-size:22px;\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n  <ol id=\"toc-list\" style=\"padding-left:20px; line-height:2; margin-bottom:0;\"><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\n\n  const tocList = document.getElementById(\"toc-list\");\n  const headings = document.querySelectorAll(\"h2\");\n\n  headings.forEach(function(heading){\n\n    if (heading.closest('#toc')) return;\n\n    if (!heading.id) {\n      heading.id = heading.textContent\n        .toLowerCase()\n        .trim()\n        .replace(\/[^ws-]\/g, '')\n        .replace(\/s+\/g, '-');\n    }\n\n    const li = document.createElement(\"li\");\n\n    const a = document.createElement(\"a\");\n    a.href = \"#\" + heading.id;\n    a.textContent = heading.textContent;\n    a.style.textDecoration = \"none\";\n\n    li.appendChild(a);\n    tocList.appendChild(li);\n\n  });\n\n});\n<\/script><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;margin:25px 0 12px 0;line-height:1.4;color:#224462;text-align:left;direction:ltr;\">\nChanging School or Program in Canada Overview\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:20px 0;width:100%;\">\n<table aria-label=\"Changing school or program in Canada overview\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#ffffff;direction:ltr;text-align:left;font-size:14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width:30%;background:#224462;color:#ffffff;padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;text-align:left;\">\nKey Factor\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"width:70%;background:#224462;color:#ffffff;padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;text-align:left;\">\nDetails\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;font-weight:600;background:#ffffff;\">\nPolicy Change\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;background:#ffffff;\">\nSince November 8, 2024, many post-secondary students must apply for a new study permit or extension before changing DLIs\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9fafb;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;font-weight:600;\">\nWho Is Affected\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;\">\nMost international students at Canadian post-secondary institutions\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;font-weight:600;\">\nSchool Change Requirement\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;\">\nA new study permit application or extension may be required before changing schools\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9fafb;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;font-weight:600;\">\nDLI Requirement\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;\">\nThe new institution must be a valid Designated Learning Institution (DLI)\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;font-weight:600;\">\nPAL\/TAL Requirement\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;\">\nMany students changing schools or study levels must obtain a new PAL or TAL\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9fafb;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;font-weight:600;\">\nAcademic Consistency\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;\">\nProgram changes should remain logical and connected to the student\u2019s academic or career goals\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;font-weight:600;\">\nCompliance Risk\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;\">\nUnauthorized school changes may affect study permit compliance and future PGWP eligibility\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9fafb;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;font-weight:600;\">\nMaintained Status\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;\">\nStudents who apply before permit expiry may continue studying under maintained status in eligible situations\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;font-weight:600;\">\nQuebec Considerations\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;\">\nSome Quebec school changes may also require updated CAQ authorization\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9fafb;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;font-weight:600;\">\nFuture Immigration Impact\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;\">\nSchool transfers, compliance history, and academic progression may affect future study permits, PGWP applications, and permanent residence pathways\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_post_title_0 et_pb_post_title et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_title_container\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Canada DLI change rule update\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2>What Changed in Canada\u2019s Study Permit Rules?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Starting November 8, 2024, post-secondary study permit holders must generally remain enrolled at the Designated Learning Institution named on their study permit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">This means many students can no longer change DLIs by simply updating their online account. Instead, they must apply for a new study permit by extending their current one.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; background: #f8f9fa; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9;\"><strong>Key Takeaway:<\/strong> The new process places more responsibility on students to maintain compliance before changing colleges, universities, or post-secondary institutions in Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Before and After the New DLI Transfer Rule<\/h3>\n<table aria-label=\"Before and after Canada DLI transfer rule changes\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 50%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\">Before November 8, 2024<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 50%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\">After November 8, 2024<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Many students could update their DLI through an online account<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Most post-secondary students must apply for a new study permit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Changing schools was more administrative<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Changing schools is now tied to study permit compliance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">PAL or TAL was not usually central to DLI changes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">A new PAL or TAL may be required for extensions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Why did the rule change matter?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>The new process gives IRCC more control over student movement between institutions. It also allows officers to assess whether the new school, program, study level, and supporting documents still match the student\u2019s immigration conditions.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially important for post-secondary students who plan to preserve PGWP eligibility or later apply for permanent residence through Canadian work experience pathways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Who needs new study permit when changing school\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2>When Do You Need a New Study Permit to Change Schools?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Whether you need a new study permit depends on your study level, your current status, and whether you are changing your <a href=\"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/study-canada\/canadian-designated-learning-institutions\/\"><span>Designated Learning Institution (DLI)<\/span> <\/a>or only changing programs within the same institution.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; background: #f8f9fa; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9;\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong> Students changing DLIs at the post-secondary level generally need a new study permit. Students changing programs at the same DLI may not need a new permit if they continue meeting their study permit conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Common School Change Situations<\/h3>\n<table aria-label=\"Study permit requirements for changing school or program in Canada\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 30%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\">Situation<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 70%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\">Study Permit Requirement<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Primary to secondary school<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Usually no new permit if the current permit is still valid and has no limiting condition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Changing within primary or secondary levels<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Usually no new permit if the study permit remains valid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Secondary to post-secondary<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">A new study permit is generally required through an extension application<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Post-secondary to another DLI<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">A new study permit is generally required before changing institutions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Same DLI, different program<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">You may continue if you meet study permit conditions, but an extension may require PAL or TAL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Changing from secondary school to post-secondary studies<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>If you already have a study permit and want to move from secondary school to a college, university, or another post-secondary institution, you generally need a new study permit by applying to extend your current one.<\/p>\n<p>You may be able to continue studying at the post-secondary level while waiting for a decision. However, if the extension application is refused, you must stop studying immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Students who finish secondary school early should be careful. A study permit may become invalid 90 days after completion, even if the expiry date printed on the permit is later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Changing programs at the same DLI<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>If you change your program within the same post-secondary DLI, you may usually continue studying with your current study permit as long as you continue meeting your permit conditions.<\/p>\n<p>However, the program change should still make academic sense. A random program change may create concerns in future applications, especially for PGWP, study permit extensions, or permanent residence planning.<\/p>\n<p>If your study permit must later be extended, a new PAL or TAL may be required unless an exemption applies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"How to change DLI as post secondary student\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2>How to Change Colleges or Universities in Canada<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Post-secondary students who want to change colleges, universities, or DLIs must usually apply to extend their current study permit before making the change.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; background: #f8f9fa; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9;\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong> To change post-secondary schools, students should confirm the new school is a valid DLI, check the suspension list, obtain a new LOA, secure a PAL or TAL if required, and submit a study permit extension application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Step-by-Step Process to Change Your School<\/h3>\n<table aria-label=\"Steps to change school as an international student in Canada\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 30%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\">Step<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 70%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\">Action<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Step 1<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Confirm the new institution is on the official DLI list<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Step 2<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Check whether the school is on the suspension list<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Step 3<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Obtain a new Letter of Acceptance from the new DLI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Step 4<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Get a new PAL or TAL unless exempt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Step 5<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Apply to extend your current study permit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Step 6<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Wait for approval unless you meet a specific exception<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Students should also review <a href=\"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/study-canada\/study-permit\/extend-study-permit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to extend or restore a Canada study permit<\/a> before submitting a school transfer application.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Documents usually required when changing DLIs<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<ul style=\"line-height: 2; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li>New Letter of Acceptance from the new DLI<\/li>\n<li>Letter explaining why you are changing schools<\/li>\n<li>New PAL or TAL unless an exemption applies<\/li>\n<li>Proof that you still meet study permit conditions<\/li>\n<li>Updated financial documents if requested or relevant<\/li>\n<li>Valid passport and current study permit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The explanation letter should be specific. It should explain the academic, financial, or practical reason for the change, not simply state that the new school is preferred.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">What if your current application is still in progress?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>If your study permit application is still in progress and you want to change the DLI in that application, you may submit a new LOA and a PAL or TAL if required through the IRCC web form.<\/p>\n<p>This is different from changing schools after a study permit has already been issued.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">What if you are outside Canada?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>If your study permit application has been approved and you change your DLI before travelling to Canada, you generally need to submit a new study permit application with the new LOA and pay the required fees again.<\/p>\n<p>Students should avoid travelling with documents that no longer match their intended school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Can you start studying at new DLI before approval\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2>Can You Start Studying at the New School Before Approval?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">In most cases, students should wait until their new study permit or extension is approved before beginning studies at the new DLI.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; background: #f8f9fa; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9;\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> You can only start studying at the new DLI while your application is in progress if you meet specific IRCC criteria. Most students do not automatically qualify for this exception.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>When early study at the new DLI may be allowed<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">To begin studying at the new DLI while waiting for a decision, students generally need to meet all required conditions. This includes staying in Canada since receiving the new LOA and continuing to meet the conditions of the previous study permit.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Situations involving the previous DLI<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Before completing the previous course or program, one of the following situations must usually apply:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 2; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li>The previous DLI closed<\/li>\n<li>The previous DLI discontinued the course or program<\/li>\n<li>The previous DLI was placed on the suspension list<\/li>\n<li>The previous DLI lost its designated status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If these criteria are not met, students should plan to receive the extended study permit before finishing studies at the current DLI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Why this rule matters<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Starting at a new school too early can create student compliance problems. It may also affect future applications if IRCC records show the student stopped attending the DLI named on the study permit.<\/p>\n<p>Students should keep enrollment records, withdrawal confirmations, LOAs, and IRCC submission proof in case they need to explain their study history later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"What happens if you change school without telling IRCC\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2>What Happens If You Change Schools Without Telling IRCC?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Changing schools without following the correct process may place the student in breach of study permit conditions.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; background: #f8f9fa; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9;\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong> If you change DLIs without following the new process, your old school may report that you are no longer enrolled. This may create study permit, PGWP, or future immigration problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Possible consequences of non-compliance<\/h3>\n<table aria-label=\"Consequences of changing school without telling IRCC\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 30%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\">Possible Issue<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 70%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\">Impact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Study permit breach<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">You may be considered non-compliant with student conditions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Permit cancellation risk<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Your study permit may become invalid or be cancelled<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Removal or status issue<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">You may be asked to leave Canada or change your status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Future permit problems<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Future study permit, work permit, or PR applications may be affected<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">How this can affect PGWP eligibility<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>PGWP eligibility depends on several factors, including the school, program, full-time study history, and compliance with study permit conditions.<\/p>\n<p>A school transfer that creates an enrollment gap, unauthorized study, or unclear academic history may cause problems when applying for a <a href=\"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/study-canada\/study-permit\/post-graduation-work-permit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"PAL TAL CAQ and Quebec rules for school changes\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2>PAL, TAL, CAQ, and Quebec Rules When Changing Schools<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Many students changing schools must consider provincial or territorial attestation requirements. Students moving to or within Quebec must also consider CAQ rules.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; background: #f8f9fa; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9;\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong> When applying for a study permit extension to change schools, many students need a new PAL or TAL. Students moving to Quebec often need proof of CAQ issuance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>PAL and TAL requirement<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">As of January 22, 2025, students applying to extend a study permit for a school change may need a new PAL or TAL unless they fall under an exception.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Why PAL or TAL matters<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>PAL and TAL documents confirm that the province or territory has allocated a study permit space to the student. Missing this document can delay or weaken an extension application.<\/p>\n<p>Students should secure the required attestation before submitting the application, unless they clearly qualify for an exemption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<h3>Changing DLIs in Quebec<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">With limited exceptions, students moving to a school in Quebec must get an attestation of issuance of their Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and submit it with the study permit application.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Quebec vocational training centre exception<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>If a student changes between vocational training centres in Quebec, they may not need a new study permit. However, a new CAQ may still be required.<\/p>\n<p>Students already studying in Quebec should contact the Minist\u00e8re de l\u2019Immigration, de la Francisation et de l\u2019Int\u00e9gration before changing institution or level of study.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Special situations for changing school or program\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2>Special Situations: Prerequisites, Joint Programs, and Co-op Placements<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Some school changes involve special rules. These include prerequisite courses, joint programs, co-op placements, and institutions placed on the suspension list.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; background: #f8f9fa; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9;\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong> Students should review special situations carefully because not every school change requires the same study permit process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Prerequisite courses before the main program<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>If your main program requires prerequisite courses, you may need to first apply for a study permit linked to the DLI and level of study for the prerequisite courses.<\/p>\n<p>You may then need to apply to extend your study permit for the DLI and level of study linked to your main academic program.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid delays, this should be planned well before the main program begins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Joint programs with one final credential<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Students enrolled in a joint program that results in a single credential may not need to apply for a new study permit for each DLI in the joint program.<\/p>\n<p>The primary DLI must issue the credential and provide a letter of acceptance showing that no academic conditions are required to advance to the next DLI.<\/p>\n<p>The primary DLI must also complete compliance reporting confirming enrollment and attendance at each DLI in the joint program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Changing schools during co-op or work placement<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>If you are in a post-secondary co-op program and change schools or student work placements, you do not necessarily need to apply for a new co-op work permit.<\/p>\n<p>However, the study permit and school change rules still need to be reviewed separately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">DLI on the suspension list<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Students may only attend a DLI on the suspension list if they are completing a program of study they have already started.<\/p>\n<p>Before committing to a new school, always confirm that the DLI is valid and not on the suspension list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"How changing school affects PGWP and future immigration\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2>How Changing Schools Can Affect PGWP and Future Immigration<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Changing schools can affect future immigration planning if it creates compliance problems, enrollment gaps, part-time study issues, or PGWP eligibility concerns.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; background: #f8f9fa; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9;\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong> A school transfer should preserve legal status, full-time study history, DLI eligibility, program eligibility, and future PGWP planning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Study transfer risks for PGWP<\/h3>\n<table aria-label=\"PGWP risks when changing school or program in Canada\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 30%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\">Risk<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 70%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\">Why It Matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Non-eligible DLI<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">The program may not support future PGWP eligibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Unclear transfer history<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">IRCC may question whether the student complied with permit conditions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Part-time studies<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Unauthorized part-time periods may affect PGWP eligibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; font-weight: 600; background: #ffffff;\">Status gap<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Loss of status may affect future work permits or PR applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">How to protect future PGWP eligibility<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<ul style=\"line-height: 2; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Confirm the new DLI and program support PGWP planning<\/li>\n<li>Keep full-time study records where required<\/li>\n<li>Avoid unauthorized study gaps<\/li>\n<li>Keep proof of enrollment and completion<\/li>\n<li>Maintain valid immigration status throughout the transfer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students planning to work after graduation should read the <a href=\"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/study-canada\/study-permit\/post-graduation-work-permit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada Post-Graduation Work Permit guide<\/a> before changing schools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Common mistakes when changing school or program\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2>Common Mistakes When Changing Schools or Programs<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Many international students create avoidable immigration problems because they treat a school transfer as a simple academic decision.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; background: #f8f9fa; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9;\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong> The safest school transfer strategy is to confirm the immigration process before leaving the current school or starting at the new one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Common student transfer mistakes<\/h3>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Changing DLIs before applying for a new study permit<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>This is one of the highest-risk mistakes after the November 2024 rule change. Most post-secondary students should apply for a new study permit before transferring DLIs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Choosing a school without checking DLI or suspension status<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>A school may appear legitimate but still create immigration problems if it is not properly designated or is on the suspension list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Submitting no explanation letter<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>A transfer explanation should connect the old program, the new program, academic goals, financial planning, and future career direction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Ignoring PAL, TAL, or CAQ requirements<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Missing provincial, territorial, or Quebec documents can delay the application or make the file incomplete.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Forgetting PGWP consequences<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>A transfer may look harmless during studies but later create problems if the new school or program does not support PGWP planning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Safe and risky school transfer examples\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2>Real Examples: Safe vs Risky School Transfers<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">A strong school transfer usually has a clear academic reason, proper immigration steps, and consistent supporting documents.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; background: #f8f9fa; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9;\"><strong>Key Point:<\/strong> Officers may be more comfortable with school changes that show academic progression, financial realism, and continuous compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Safe vs risky transfer scenarios<\/h3>\n<table aria-label=\"Safe and risky school transfer examples for international students in Canada\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 50%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\">Safer Scenario<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 50%; background: #224462; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\">Riskier Scenario<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Business diploma to a related business degree<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Engineering program to unrelated short private diploma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">New LOA, PAL\/TAL, and explanation letter prepared<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Student starts new school before reviewing IRCC rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Student keeps full-time enrollment records<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #ffffff;\">Student has unexplained enrollment gaps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Example: stronger transfer explanation<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>A student started a general business diploma but later received admission to a Bachelor of Commerce program at another DLI. The student explained that the degree better matched their prior studies, long-term career plan, and PGWP strategy.<\/p>\n<p>The file included a new LOA, financial proof, a transfer explanation letter, and evidence of continued compliance with study permit conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 14px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Example: weaker transfer explanation<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>A student changed from a technology program to an unrelated short diploma with no explanation, no clear career connection, and no updated immigration planning.<\/p>\n<p>This type of transfer may raise concerns about study purpose, program logic, and future immigration credibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Changing school or program FAQ Canada\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2>Changing Schools or Programs in Canada FAQ<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Below are common questions about changing schools, colleges, universities, DLIs, study programs, PAL\/TAL requirements, Quebec CAQ rules, and PGWP risks.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Can I change colleges in Canada as an international student?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Yes, but most post-secondary students must now apply for a new study permit by extending their current permit before changing DLIs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Do I need a new study permit to change universities?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>In most post-secondary DLI changes, yes. Students generally need a new study permit before transferring to another university or college.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Can I change programs at the same DLI?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>You may be able to continue studying with the same permit if you remain at the same DLI and continue meeting your study permit conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Do I need a new PAL or TAL when changing schools?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Many students applying for a study permit extension to change schools need a new PAL or TAL unless an exemption applies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Can I study at the new DLI while waiting for approval?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Only in limited situations. Most students should wait for approval unless they meet specific IRCC criteria, such as previous DLI closure, suspension, loss of designation, or program discontinuation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">What happens if I change schools without telling IRCC?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>You may breach your study permit conditions, risk permit cancellation, affect future permits, and create problems for PGWP or permanent residence planning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Can changing schools affect PGWP eligibility?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Yes. PGWP eligibility can be affected by DLI eligibility, program eligibility, full-time study history, status gaps, and compliance with study permit conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Do Quebec students need a new CAQ?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>In many Quebec cases, students need an attestation of issuance of a CAQ. Some vocational training centre changes may not require a new study permit but may require a new CAQ.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Study permit school change consultation CTA\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2>Need Help Changing Your School or Program in Canada?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Changing schools or programs can affect your study permit conditions, PGWP eligibility, and future immigration options. 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