ISA Updated FAQ

As per IRCC’s Work in Canada after you graduate: Who can apply page updated on March 22, 2024, if you began your program at Fleming College Toronto before May 15, 2024, you may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), provided you meet all other program eligibility criteria*, upon completion of your program.

*Students must comply with all requirements and obligations of their study permits and successfully complete their program of study. For more information about post-graduation work permits (PGWP), please visit this IRCC page.

We understand the recent IRCC announcement has caused some concerns around Canada’s International Student Program. Rest assured that we are here to support you and will continue to monitor the situation and provide you with updates as more information becomes available.

Please note: This information is accurate as of March 22, 2024, and is subject to change at any time. Non-discretionary travellers to Canada are expected to be aware and prepared to enter Canada fully apprised of the Government of Canada’s current or newly announced requirements and understand how they may relate to them. Fleming College and Fleming College Toronto accepts no liability for any discrepancies. Please always refer to the following website as this provides the most accurate source of information: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) 

As per IRCC’s Work in Canada after you graduate: Who can apply page updated on March 22, 2024, if you began your program at Fleming College Toronto before May 15, 2024, you may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), provided you meet all other program eligibility criteria*, upon completion of your program.

*Students must comply with all requirements and obligations of their study permits and successfully complete their program of study. For more information about post-graduation work permits (PGWP), please visit this IRCC page.

We understand the recent IRCC announcement has caused some concerns around Canada’s International Student Program. Rest assured that we are here to support you and will continue to monitor the situation and provide you with updates as more information becomes available.

Please note: This information is accurate as of March 22, 2024, and is subject to change at any time. Non-discretionary travellers to Canada are expected to be aware and prepared to enter Canada fully apprised of the Government of Canada’s current or newly announced requirements and understand how they may relate to them. Fleming College and Fleming College Toronto accepts no liability for any discrepancies. Please always refer to the following website as this provides the most accurate source of information: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

As per IRCC’s Work in Canada after you graduate: Who can apply page updated on March 22, 2024, if you began your program at Fleming College Toronto before May 15, 2024, you may be eligible to add this program toward the length of your post-graduation work permit (PGWP), provided you meet all other program eligibility criteria. Please note that the duration of a PGWP is at the sole discretion of IRCC.

To find out the estimated length of your PGWP visit this page: Work in Canada after you graduate: Who can apply - Canada.ca.

If you begin your second program before May 15, 2024, and successfully meet all program requirements, you may be eligible to apply for a PGWP*.

Please note: This information is accurate as of March 22, 2024, and is subject to change at any time. Non-discretionary travellers to Canada are expected to be aware and prepared to enter Canada fully apprised of the Government of Canada’s current or newly announced requirements and understand how they may relate to them. Fleming College and Fleming College Toronto accept no liability for any discrepancies. Please always refer to the following website as this provides the most accurate source of information: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

As per the Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) update on March 19, 2024, open work permits will only be available to spouses of international students in master’s and doctoral programs in a university or polytechnic institution, or in certain professional degree programs at a university. As a result, your spouse will not be eligible to apply for an open work permit as of March 19, 2024.

Please refer to IRCC’s website for a complete list of eligible professional degree-granting programs. For more information, visit this page: Help your spouse or common-law partner work in Canada.

If you are a current student and your spouse is already on an open work permit, that permit remains valid and your spouse may apply for an extension of their work permit, if required, under the rules of the previous program. 

To find out more about the details please visit this IRCC page.

Please note: This information is accurate as of March 19, 2024, and is subject to change at any time. Non-discretionary travellers to Canada are expected to be aware and prepared to enter Canada fully apprised of the Government of Canada’s current or newly announced requirements and understand how they may relate to them. Fleming College and Fleming College Toronto accept no liability for any discrepancies. Please always refer to the following website as this provides the most accurate source of information: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

As per the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) update on March 19, 2024, if you are a current student and your spouse is already on an open work permit, that permit remains valid, and your spouse may apply for an extension of their work permit, if required, under the rules of the previous program. 

For more information, visit Help your spouse or common-law partner work in Canada.

Please note: This information is accurate as of March 19, 2024, and is subject to change at any time. Non-discretionary travellers to Canada are expected to be aware and prepared to enter Canada fully apprised of the Government of Canada’s current or newly announced requirements and understand how they may relate to them. Fleming College and Fleming College Toronto accept no liability for any discrepancies. Please always refer to the following website as this provides the most accurate source of information: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 

Yes, Fleming College Toronto is operated by Trebas Institute Ontario Inc. through a public college-private partnership (PCPP) agreement with Fleming College.

As per IRCC’s Work in Canada after you graduate: Who can apply page updated on March 22, you may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) upon completion of your program, provided you meet all other program eligibility criteria*.

*Students must comply with all requirements and obligations of their study permits and successfully complete their program of study. For more information about post-graduation work permits (PGWP), please visit this IRCC page.

Please note: This information is accurate as of February 5, 2024, and is subject to change at any time. Non-discretionary travellers to Canada are expected to be aware and prepared to enter Canada fully apprised of the Government of Canada’s current or newly announced requirements and understand how they may relate to them. Fleming College and Fleming College Toronto accept no liability for any discrepancies. Please always refer to the following website as this provides the most accurate source of information: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) 

Based on the information that we currently have from Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), you are still eligible to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). As per the IRCC update on March 22, 2024, if you are a current study permit holder and are graduating after May 15, 2024, you will continue to be eligible to apply for a PGWP.  Study permit renewals will not be impacted.

We understand the recent IRCC announcement has caused some concerns for current and prospective international students. We are here to support you and will continue to keep our current and prospective FCT students updated as we monitor the situation closely.

Please note: This information is accurate as of March 22, 2024, and is subject to change at any time. Non-discretionary travellers to Canada are expected to be aware and prepared to enter Canada fully apprised of the Government of Canada’s current or newly announced requirements and understand how they may relate to them. Fleming College and Fleming College Toronto accept no liability for any discrepancies. Please always refer to the following website as this provides the most accurate source of information: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Based on the information that we currently have from Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), you are still eligible to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). As per the IRCC update on March 22, 2024, if you are a current study permit holder and are graduating after May 15, 2024, you will continue to be eligible to apply for a PGWP. Study permit renewals will not be impacted.

*Students must comply with all requirements and obligations of their study permits and successfully complete their program of study. For more information about post-graduation work permits (PGWP), please visit this IRCC page.

Please note: This information is accurate as of March 22, 2024, and is subject to change at any time. Non-discretionary travellers to Canada are expected to be aware and prepared to enter Canada fully apprised of the Government of Canada’s current or newly announced requirements, and understand how they may relate to them. Fleming College and Fleming College Toronto accept no liability for any discrepancies. Please always refer to the following website as this provides the most accurate source of information: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)