CAN I LEAVE COLLEGE COME BACK TO MY COUNTRY AND ASK FOR A NEW STUDY PERMIT

[Username00001]

I want to leave Canada for a while as an international student, can I come back after ?

 

[canuck78]

I want to leave Canada for a while as an international student, can I come back after ?

Yes it’s possible but getting a new study permit is never guaranteed.

 

[Username00001]

Yes it’s possible but getting a new study permit is never guaranteed.

Thanks for your answer !
My biggest concern is really to know if I do anything against the law because I want to come back.
I quit school like 3 days ago and booked a plane ticket and leaving in a week, and then plan when I’m back home on applying for a new study permit because I have an admission in another school. Is that something I can do and it’s not illegal ? And are my chances reduced or just about the same as any other student applying for a study permit ?

 

[Impatient Dankaroo]

Thanks for your answer !
My biggest concern is really to know if I do anything against the law because I want to come back.
I quit school like 3 days ago and booked a plane ticket and leaving in a week, and then plan when I’m back home on applying for a new study permit because I have an admission in another school. Is that something I can do and it’s not illegal ? And are my chances reduced or just about the same as any other student applying for a study permit ?

Its not illegal but you are showing that you are not a good student

 

[scylla]

Thanks for your answer !
My biggest concern is really to know if I do anything against the law because I want to come back.
I quit school like 3 days ago and booked a plane ticket and leaving in a week, and then plan when I’m back home on applying for a new study permit because I have an admission in another school. Is that something I can do and it’s not illegal ? And are my chances reduced or just about the same as any other student applying for a study permit ?

Yes, this is legal.

When you apply for the new study permit, you should include an LOE that explains why you left your studies in Canada and have made the decision to change schools. This will be important to explain well and clearly.

 

[scylla]

Its not illegal but you are showing that you are not a good student

I think it depends on the circumstances. Let's say that someone has started their studies at a crappy private school or university and then realizes it's a crap school and leaves. Let's say they are now applying to attend a good public university or college program. In that case I think an argument can be made that their first choice of programs and schools wasn't strong. But it of course depends on the details - what program and school they are in now, what program and school they are switching to, and why. If they are currently in a master's program and looking to drop down to a lower level of studies, that will be a more difficult argument to make.

 

[Username00001]

I think it depends on the circumstances. Let's say that someone has started their studies at a crappy private school or university and then realizes it's a crap school and leaves. Let's say they are now applying to attend a good public university or college program. In that case I think an argument can be made that their first choice of programs and schools wasn't strong. But it of course depends on the details - what program and school they are in now, what program and school they are switching to, and why. If they are currently in a master's program and looking to drop down to a lower level of studies, that will be a more difficult argument to make.

Thanks for your answer !
I started my first year in engineering, I only did a semester and it was enough to realize I don’t like it at all so I’m switching to psychology in an university.
I do wonder if it will affect my PGWP if I finish my psychology program since it’s a whole different study path on another different study permit ?