Public policy allowing certain apprentices to study without a study permit

Starting February 26, 2025, a new public policy allows apprentices in certain construction trades to study without a study permit if their training is part of their apprenticeship program.

This policy is in effect until February 26, 2027

Who Can Apply: To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Hold a valid work permit.
2. Work in an eligible construction occupation.
3. Have a registered apprenticeship agreement with a provincial or territorial apprenticeship authority

Eligible Construction Occupations:

Management-Level – TEER 0:

• 70010 – Construction Managers
• 70011 – Home Building and Renovation Managers

Professional Occupations – TEER 1:

• 21300 – Civil Engineers

Skilled Trades and Technical Roles – TEER 2:

• 22300 – Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• 22303 – Construction Estimators
• 72102 – Sheet Metal Workers
• 72106 – Welders and Related Machine Operators
• 72200 – Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
• 72201 – Industrial Electricians
• 72300 – Plumbers
• 72310 – Carpenters
• 72311 – Cabinetmakers
• 72320 – Bricklayers
• 72400 – Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics
• 72401 – Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
• 72402 – Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Mechanics
• 72422 – Electrical Mechanics
• 72501 – Water Well Drillers

Intermediate-Skilled Trades – TEER 3:

• 73100 – Concrete Finishers
• 73110 – Roofers and Shinglers
• 73112 – Painters and Decorators (Except Interior Decorators)
• 73113 – Floor Covering Installers

How to Prove Eligibility:

1. Gather Required Documents:
   • Proof of a valid work permit.
   • Evidence of a job in an eligible construction occupation.
   • Proof of a registered apprenticeship agreement.
2. Submit a Web Form Request:
   • Access the IRCC web form.
   • Select “Update or ask about your application” and choose “Add a document to your application.”
   • Provide the necessary details and upload the required documents

This policy aims to facilitate the training and development of skilled workers in the construction industry by removing the need for a study permit, thus streamlining the process for apprentices.

Source: canada.ca