As of June 1, 2014, changes have been made to student visas, and in order to apply for a Canadian student visa, you must now have an acceptance letter from a school designated by the Canadian government.
You must also report changes when you switch schools during your studies.
A school that can issue an acceptance letter that allows you to apply for a student visa is classified as a Designated Learning Institution.
Example) George Brown University’s Designated Learning Institution Number : O19283850612
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The new rules will come into force on June 1, 2014. The rules will:
– Limit the issuance of study permits to applicants who will be studying at a designated learning institution
– Require students to actively pursue their studies while in Canada and to inform CIC through MyCIC if transferring to a new institution.
– Allow full-time international students enrolled at designated institutions in certain programs to work part time off campus and full time during scheduled school breaks without a work permit.
