International students: we’re announcing new measures to help you start a new program online from outside Canada. THREAD 
You can now include the time you apply for a study permit, rather than when you were approved for one, towards a future post-graduation work permit. Students must eventually be approved for a study permit and complete more than 50% of their program in 🇨🇦.
We’re also providing priority processing for students who have submitted a complete study permit application.
In addition, we’re approving study permit applicants in 2 stages: eligibility and admissibility.
If you pass the eligibility stage (showing that you have been accepted at a 🇨🇦 learning institution, have the available funds, etc.) you will be notified of a 1st stage approval.
Students receive final approval once they meet all admissibility requirements, including submitting necessary documents such as biometrics, an immigration medical exam and a police certificate.
Learn more about the changes to facilitate online learning for international students: canada.ca/en/immigration…
