Taking Medical Leave From Studies in Canada: Study Permit, Work and PGWP Consequences
An international student may need time away from school because of an illness, injury, mental-health condition, pregnancy, medical treatment or another serious health circumstance. A genuine medical need does not automatically create an immigration…
No-Show International Students in Canada: What Happens If You Do Not Start Your Program?
Travel delays, illness, family emergencies and housing problems can make it difficult for an international student to arrive in Canada before classes begin. Missing the first day does not always mean that a study permit will be cancelled. However,…
Withdrawing From School in Canada: What Happens to Your Study Permit, Work Rights and PGWP?
Sometimes an international student realizes that a program is not the right fit. Financial pressure, health concerns, family responsibilities or academic difficulties may also make continuing school feel impossible. Withdrawing may appear to be a simple…
Academic Suspension or Dismissal in Canada: How It Can Affect Your Study Permit, Work Rights and PGWP
Being suspended or dismissed from school can be overwhelming for any student. For an international student, the situation may feel even more serious because academic status is connected to study permit conditions, permission to work and possible…
IRCC Study Permit Compliance Checks: How International Students Can Prove They Are Actively Studying
Receiving a message about your student status can be stressful. You may worry that a missed class, reduced course load or break from school will automatically lead to the cancellation of your study permit. A compliance review does not always mean that…
Working While Studying in Canada: The 24-Hour Rule International Students Must Know
Working while studying can help an international student gain experience, meet new people and manage some daily expenses. However, a Canadian study permit does not give every student an automatic right to work. Students must meet specific eligibility…
