• Format: Accredited Video - CICC Approved
• Program date: December 14, 2026 - 12:00 pm est.

• Educator: Muhammad Watto (B.A., LLB) — Senior CPD Educator

• Description: This course provides practitioners with an advanced operational understanding of the highly dynamic student visa and study permit policies in Canada. We will dissect the design, eligibility, and permanent residence pathways of the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot, which launched on October 14, 2025. Additionally, we will trace the regulatory history of student off-campus work hour policies (including the landmark December 14, 2023 temporary public policies lifting work limits), the June 27, 2023 public policy allowing valid work permit holders to study without a study permit, and the latest compliance requirements for Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) under Canada's sustainable levels planning.

• Learning Objectives:
  • Master the eligibility criteria, regional quotas, and direct PR pathways of the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot.
  • Evaluate off-campus work hour limits and explain the practical transition from historical exemptions to current regulatory standards.
  • Implement the study-permit-exempt pathway for valid work permit holders seeking to upgrade their credentials.
  • Formulate legal strategies for international students balancing academic enrollments, compliance audits, and PGWP pathways.
  • Explain the broader policy shift towards sustainable study permit intake levels and its impact on DLI confirmation processes.

Registration Details & Format

Admission Requirement: Registrants must be licensed legal practitioners in good standing (Canada or International).

Learning Formats:

• Online: 24/7 On-Demand Video 

• Online: Live Interactive Sessions 

Registration Instructions

Upon successful payment, an automated email will be sent within 5 minutes. Registrants must check their email account, including the spam/junk folder, for further access instructions.

Professional Declaration & Terms

• Privacy & Data Policy: Registrants agree that they will not use real, sensitive, or identifiable client data during any AI tool demonstrations or practical labs if applicable. 

• Attendance Verification: Registrants understand that for "Audit-Proof" certification, attendance (live) or watch-time (on-demand) will be tracked, and if applicable Registrants may participate in a brief knowledge assessment at the end of each module.

• Refund Policy: Registrants acknowledge that module fees are non-refundable once digital course materials or videos have been accessed.

Important CPD Claim Disclaimer for CICC Members

• Members of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) must report their CPD hours strictly in accordance with the official credit breakdown provided in this syllabus (XXX Hour Professionalism, XXX Hours Substantive).

• It is the sole responsibility of the individual member to track, retain, and securely store all documentation related to this program. This includes your registration receipts, the detailed course agenda, and your final Certificate of Completion. Members must maintain these records in their personal files to successfully claim their CPD credits through the CICC portal and to substantiate their attendance in the event of a regulatory compliance audit.

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