CANADA DLI UPDATE
In Canada, Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) are institutions that have been authorized by the government to accept international students. If you are an international student studying in Canada and need to update your DLI, it means that you need to transfer from your current DLI to a new one.
Updating your DLI involves finding a new institution that is a designated learning institution and applying for admission. Once you receive a letter of acceptance from the new institution, you need to inform Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) of the change by providing them with the new DLI number and the new letter of acceptance.
You will also need to update your study permit by applying to change the conditions of your permit to include your new DLI information. This can be done online or on paper.
It is important to keep your DLI information up to date with IRCC, as failure to do so could lead to the cancellation of your study permit and your status as an international student in Canada. Therefore, it is essential to follow the proper procedure to update your DLI as soon as you decide to transfer to a new institution.
Research and find a new DLI that meets your needs and offers the program you wish to study. Apply to the new DLI and follow their application process. If you are accepted, you will receive a new letter of acceptance.
Once you receive your new letter of acceptance, you must notify IRCC by submitting a web form or contacting them by phone. You will need to provide your new DLI number, your old DLI number, and your new letter of acceptance.
If you have a valid study permit, you will need to apply to change the conditions of your permit and include your new DLI information. You can apply for this change online or on paper.
Once you have submitted your application, you can check your application status on the Canadian government’s website. The processing time for changing the conditions of a study permit can vary depending on the location.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To update your Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada as an international student, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- You must have a valid study permit to study in Canada.
- You must be currently enrolled in a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
- You must have an offer of admission from a new DLI that is a designated learning institution.
- You must meet the entry requirements of the new DLI that you want to transfer to, including academic qualifications and English or French language proficiency.
- You must be in good academic standing at your current DLI, meaning that you are not on academic probation, suspension or expulsion.
- You must not have a criminal history that could make you inadmissible to Canada.
- You must have sufficient financial resources to cover the cost of tuition fees and living expenses in Canada while you study.
DOCUMENT REQUIREMENT
- Letter of acceptance from the new DLI
- Proof of enrollment in the current DLI
- Valid study permit
- New DLI number
- Updated study permit application
- Proof of financial support
- English or French language proficiency