On June 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued an update about the eligible fields of study for international students seeking a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) in non-degree programs. IRCC has determined that these changes align the 2025 Express Entry priorities, focusing on occupations they believe will address long-term labour shortages. Key updates include: 119 new fields of…
As per recent changes by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), students changing Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) must apply for a new study permit and receive approval before beginning their program at the new institution. If a student’s current study permit is associated with a different DLI, and they are scheduled to start their program at RRC Polytech, they must…
Earlier this fall, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced significant changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, study permit eligibility, and work permit rules. RRC Polytech has teams across the College looking into these changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program and has completed a review of the federal government’s eligibility list. We’ve created a preliminary list of…
If you have received a valid Letter of Acceptance (LOA) regardless of the start date of the program and a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech), we encourage you to submit your Study Permit application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before October 31, 2024. Applying by this deadline ensures you will be considered…