Program delivery update: COVID-19 – International Student Program and travel to Canada
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
September 2, 2020
The instructions have been updated to provide additional guidance on the issuance of study permits while travel restrictions are in place.
Clarification has been made to the non-optional and non-discretionary guidance to include factors taken into consideration by the Canada Border Services Agency when assessing whether students are permitted to enter Canada based on the current travel restrictions.
The updated instructions will assist officers in applying the 2-stage assessment process for study permit applications, including refusals, following the stage 1 preliminary eligibility assessment.
Updated instructions
- Study permit: COVID-19 program delivery