A member currently in India, with an active study permit but an expiring temporary resident (TR) status, wanted to withdraw from their college for personal reasons and was unsure whether IRCC needed to be informed, and how to protect a future return to Canada.
What the thread suggested:- Always inform IRCC of your situation. Sending an email explaining that you're withdrawing was described as something that will help significantly if/when you want to re-enter Canada in the future — it creates a documented, honest record rather than leaving your file to look abandoned or unclear.
- A general explanatory email covering the situation was considered sufficient as a starting point, rather than requiring a complex formal process.
- Also notify your college separately, in addition to IRCC. Sending a distinct email to the school was recommended alongside the IRCC notification, since the two organizations track your status independently.
The practical takeaway: don't just let your study permit lapse quietly — send IRCC an explanatory email about your withdrawal and change in plans, and separately notify your college as well. Keeping both informed is what protects your ability to re-enter or reapply in the future.