Study permit approval in Canada has an entire process with its eligibility criteria, steps, and immigration officer’s decision. Hence, IRCC demands the candidates strictly adhere to the guidelines associated with the Canada study permit approval.
Although Canada continues to welcome numerous international students every year, several candidates still fail to receive their study permit approval.
Therefore, international students must make sure that they consider factors like the immigration officer reviewing the application and IRCC’s eligibility requirements.
Study permit eligibility
To obtain a study permit, applicants need to follow the eligibility conditions. Hence, the applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Acceptance on behalf of a Designated Learning Institution. DLIs are institutions that provide complete authority to provincial and territorial governments to welcome international students.
- Clear record without any criminal background, must adhere to Canadian laws, and not pose any threat to Canadian society and citizens.
- Proof of a Police Clearance Certificate.
- Show a medical examination proof indicating good health.
However, a study permit’s approval and refusal will largely depend upon the immigration officer who will be reviewing the application.
The decision by the immigration officer
International students must ensure that they are able to convince the immigration officer that their Canadian studies will play a prominent role in their success. Apart from the eligibility factors, candidates generally fail to convince the officers of the following things:
- Inability to convince the officer about the purpose of visiting Canada. For instance, between 2019 and 2021, around 77 percent of study permit refusals occurred due to candidates’ inability to convince the officer about their purpose. Moreover, they failed to demonstrate before the officer that their main objective was to study in Canada.
- Next, 26 percent of study permit applications also took place due to the candidate’s inability to convince officers that they would leave the country after their visit ended. In most cases, IRCC could not believe that they would leave Canada due to their financial status.
Reviewing study permit applications
Applicants need to consider all aspects while they submit their applications. They must demonstrate the following things as clearly as possible:
- Show concise progress in terms of their former education and Canadian education.
- Ensure that they demonstrate financial proof through accurate documentation.
- Meet all essential English and French requirements for Canadian immigration.
- Display a clear intention of leaving the country after their Canadian studies get over.
- In case applicants have already applied for Permanent Residence in Canada and also looking to stay in the country temporarily for work, study or visit. They must apply for a Dual Intent application.
- They were providing all other relevant information to the Canadian immigration officer to convince them about their authenticity and true purpose.
Additionally, applicants must consider study permit streams that might qualify for. For instance, a Student Direct Stream is a prominent path to obtaining a Canadian Study Permit. It will apply to citizens of particular countries.
Moreover, this stream consists of a higher acceptance rate due to its eligibility criteria, and applicants will also get an advantage of faster processing times.
Study Permit application process in case of refusal
Several students also face study permit refusals and although it can dishearten them, they must proceed to re-apply. Following specific steps will ensure significant chances of approval.
They must check the valid reasons behind the refusal of their permit through the Refusal Letter. Furthermore, they must reconsider their applications and complete them accordingly.
Usually, IRCC is devoid of any interim period, and therefore, applicants can resubmit their application whenever they’re fully prepared.
If they find out through their refusal letter that they have been wrongly denied the study permit, they might go to the Canadian federal court and ask them to review their decision. However, they must be sure that they fulfill all eligibility criteria.
