Study Permit Refused Over Concerns About a Sponsor’s Financial Support
A parent, spouse, relative, employer or other supporter may genuinely intend to pay for an international student’s education. Yet a promise of support does not automatically prove that the money is sufficient, available or sustainable. An immigration…
Study Permit Refused Because the Program Does Not Make Sense: Academic Progression and Career Logic
A study permit applicant can have a valid letter of acceptance, enough money and genuine plans to study, yet still receive a refusal because the chosen program does not appear reasonable in light of the applicant’s education or career history. The…
Study Permit Refused for Insufficient Funds: What Evidence Should a Reapplication Include?
A study permit refusal based on finances can be especially confusing when the applicant believes the bank balance was high enough. The problem may not be the number alone. An immigration officer may also have concerns about where the money came from,…
Dual Intent for International Students: Can You Study Temporarily and Still Plan for Permanent Residence?
Many international students choose Canada because of the quality of its education and the possibility of building a career after graduation. Some students may eventually qualify for a post-graduation work permit, Express Entry, a provincial nominee…
Can IRCC Cancel a Study Permit After It Is Issued?
Receiving a Canadian study permit can feel like the end of a difficult application process. However, the document is not an unconditional right to remain, study or work in Canada until the date printed on it. A study permit may be cancelled in specific…
What Happens During a Strike, Lockout or School Closure?
A labour dispute or sudden school closure can leave an international student facing questions that domestic students may not have to consider. Missing classes is not only an academic concern. It can raise questions about study-permit compliance, work…
Changing the Level of Study at the Same DLI: Do You Need a New Permit or PAL/TAL?
Moving from one program to another at the same Canadian school may look like a simple academic change. For immigration purposes, however, the answer depends on more than whether the school remains the same. A student may move from high school to college,…
