Academic Suspension or Dismissal in Canada: What Happens to Your Study Permit, Work Rights and PGWP?
An international student who receives an academic suspension notice may be told to sit out a semester, repeat courses or apply for readmission. Another student may be permanently dismissed from the program. Those school decisions are serious, but the…
Withdrawing From Studies in Canada: What Happens to Your Study Permit, Work Rights and PGWP?
An international student may decide to leave a Canadian program because of financial pressure, a poor program fit, family circumstances or an offer from another school. A withdrawal is an academic decision with immediate immigration questions. What date…
Changing Your Name or Passport Details While Studying in Canada: What to Update With IRCC
An international student may renew a passport, change a surname after marriage, return to a former name after divorce or discover that IRCC printed personal information incorrectly on a study permit. These situations may look similar, but they do not all…
Passport Expiry and Canadian Study Permits: What Happens If Your Passport Expires Before Your Program Ends?
An international student may be admitted to a two-year or four-year Canadian program while holding a passport that expires much sooner. This can affect the length of the study permit, the timing of an extension and the student’s ability to travel. A…
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…
