Returning student in need of a new study permit

[neonLightsNobelPrize]

Hello all,

I used to be an international student in Canada. I started studying in Canada in Fall 2015, and my original study permit was valid until June 2020, which was when I was supposed to graduate.

I was enrolled in school until the end of 2018. Since 2019, I've been living and working full-time in another country, where I have a skilled workers permit. I have not finished my degree, but I want to finish it now. Therefore, I need a new study permit.

Do any of you have experience with being a returning student to Canada? Is it possible that my new study permit will be rejected because I've not been enrolled in university, and I did not finish my degree on time?

I am thinking of hiring an immigration lawyer because I am worried that my application will be rejected. What are your thoughts on that? Any recommendations?

 

[janesama]

Hello all,

I used to be an international student in Canada. I started studying in Canada in Fall 2015, and my original study permit was valid until June 2020, which was when I was supposed to graduate.

I was enrolled in school until the end of 2018. Since 2019, I've been living and working full-time in another country, where I have a skilled workers permit. I have not finished my degree, but I want to finish it now. Therefore, I need a new study permit.

Do any of you have experience with being a returning student to Canada? Is it possible that my new study permit will be rejected because I've not been enrolled in university, and I did not finish my degree on time?

I am thinking of hiring an immigration lawyer because I am worried that my application will be rejected. What are your thoughts on that? Any recommendations?

Did you already re-enroll into your institution? Afterwards, I imagine you must apply for a new study permit and explain why you didn’t finish your program in time. It might be rejected if an officer would deem you to be not a bona fide student. I would definitely have consultation with immigration lawyer for a few times, one it to ask these specific questions and the other is to give them your SOP. Otherwise, I see no need applying through them