For applicants who need to cancel a visa after stamping — often because a college is requiring proof of cancellation to process a tuition refund — group members explained:
- You can withdraw your application/visa, but be aware this typically comes with a cost — IRCC or the visa processing steps involved may charge fees for the withdrawal.
- Check with the specific college's refund policy first. Members noted that most colleges do not refund tuition once a visa has already been issued, regardless of whether you formally cancel it — so confirm the college's actual refund terms before assuming cancellation guarantees a refund.
Takeaway: withdrawing the visa is possible but isn't free, and it may not even secure the refund you're hoping for — verify the college's policy before going through the cancellation process.