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Canada Study Permit Visa Guides

811 guides from real applicants

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Lost access to an old application account? Order your case notes to recover what you submitted

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Graduate certificate vs. a second (double) master's degree in Canada

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Bank statement shows funds dipping below the required level mid-period — does that risk a study permit refusal?

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Next steps after an SDS (Student Direct Stream) study permit rejection

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Filled out PDF forms under one IRCC login — can you upload them to a different login?

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Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP): does a listed location restrict your spouse's employer?

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Does having a sibling with PR in Canada hurt your student visa chances?

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Can you switch consultants/agents when reapplying for a study visa after a refusal, for the same college and course?

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Getting a study permit approved at 30 with a 7-year study gap, active Express Entry profile, and a PG diploma plan

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Course not offered for your deferral intake: start processing right away, and SDS vs. non-SDS speed trade-offs

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Master's with a spouse on SOWP: work rights, refusal risk, and the no-refund catch

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Medical not updated weeks after biometrics: does your processing clock even start?

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Payment failed and the continue/withdraw option disappeared: is the IRCC portal just down?

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Doing a second Master's in the same field right after your first: how to avoid it looking repetitive

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Approved with a 6-year study gap: continuous work proof, Form 16s, and a self-written SOP

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When to submit (lodge) your study visa file for a January intake

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Conditional LOA in hand: apply non-SDS now or wait for the unconditional letter for SDS?

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Course deferral and refund rules if your study permit gets refused

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216(1) 'purpose of visit' refusal with a strong profile: why course choice was the real issue

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Getting your SOP reviewed: proofread hard, trim pages, keep finances consistent

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New passport, but your student visa is in the old one? Members: travel with both

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How long should funds be seasoned in the bank for a study permit without a sponsor or GIC?

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Study permit refused for 'won't leave Canada': fixing a weak SOP when repeating a qualification

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How early can you travel to Canada before your study permit classes start?

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