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Transferring Schools in Canada: When You Need a New Study Permit (and the PGWP Trap)
Caglar Aybas
If your study permit names your school, switching DLIs without a new permit can void your status and cost you your PGWP. When you need a new permit, how the PAL bottleneck works, and the 'reasonable progress' trap for repeat switchers.
IRCC’s June 18 Study Permit Compliance Update: What International Students Must Check Now
Caglar Aybas
On June 18, 2026, IRCC sharpened how officers enforce study permit conditions - DLI transfers, program changes, and working during leave. Random audits are confirmed active. The full compliance checklist every student needs.
