Canada: Temporary Removal of Stay Limit for Study Programs

Key Points  

• Canada will temporarily remove the limit on the length of study programs for temporary foreign workers who do not currently have a study permit 

Overview  

The government of Canada will temporarily remove the limit on the length of study programs for temporary foreign workers who do not currently have a study permit. As a result, foreign workers will have the opportunity to seek additional training and education, while expanding future possibilities to apply to transition to a permanent residence permit. 

The program will remain in effect for the next three years and will apply to full-time or part-time foreign workers who seek to study in Canada until the expiration of the work permit or the new policy. If a foreign worker wishes to study longer than the duration of their work permit, they still need to apply for a study permit. 

What are the Changes?  

The government of Canada introduced a new temporary measure that will allow certain foreign workers to study in Canada on a work permit. Previously, foreign national students were only permitted to study while working for a maximum period of six months.  

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of Canada’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.