Canada Study Permit Refusal – What to do?
Canada plays host to millions of international students each year. In 2019 alone, there were around 650,000 students enrolled in colleges and universities in Canada. However, only about 58000 (11.2%) of them could become permanent residents of the country. Students opt for studies in Canada to attain permanent residency status in the country after their studies.
When you apply for a Study Permit to study in Canada, you must furnish factual and relevant information. The authorities may refuse a study permit on various grounds.
A few probable reasons for the study permit refusal are:
- The exact purpose of entry into Canada is not clear
- Previous educational/employment history has not been explained
- The proposed course of study does not seem to be in line with the previous education
- Language abilities do not meet the specified criteria
- The authorities feel that the student may not return to their home country on completion of studies
The options available to you when a study permit is refused are:
- Challenge an unreasonable refusal in the Federal Court of Canada within 60 days of the rejection.
- Re-apply for a Study Permit. A fresh application has to be explicitly made addressing the previous reasons for refusal.
You can approach us at Immilaw Immigration for advice and guidance when your study permit is refused for the reasons mentioned below:
- Only Canadian Immigration lawyers and authorized IRCC members are permitted to deal with immigration matters.
- Only Barristers or Solicitors in Canada can challenge the refusal in the Federal Court of Canada.
