Quebec’s Immigration Ministary has Accounced to to give Extension till 31st Dec, 2020 to the International Students with soon to expire CAQ (Quebec Acceptance Certificates)
The Government of Quebec will automatically extend Quebec Acceptance Certificates (CAQ) issued to international students if they were set to expire between April 30, 2020, and December 31, 2020.
The decision was taken on 30th April and it was a response to the concerns of its many partners in the education sector during the current pandemic.
“This decision is intended to facilitate the steps that must be taken by foreign students who were in the process of completing their study program but who must extend their stay in Quebec due to the current health state of emergency and the temporary interruption of their courses,” states the Quebec Immigration Ministry website.
CAQ is a mandatory requirement for the students who intend to study in Quebec in order to attain the Study Permit.
“These students can therefore submit an application to the federal government as soon as possible to have their study permit extended without having to include a new CAQ, which will allow them to maintain valid temporary residence status and to complete their study program when their courses resume,” government stated.
International Students will not be required to pay any fees for extending their CAQs.
The measure announced today does not apply to students who wish to obtain a CAQ for the fall semester or those who have a CAQ that expires after December 31, 2020, the ministry further mentioned.
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