Do I need to re-apply for Study Permit if i defer an intake?

[GKAUL]

Hi,
I applied for my Study Permit for the January intake but because of the current circumstances, I have decided to defer to the September intake. In case, I do get approval, will I have to re-apply for Visa or can I use the same approval letter at the borders and show them my new Acceptance Letter (with the new dates)? Will that be enough? Or will I have to re-apply?

 

[binnareyn]

Raise a web form to let IRCC know that you deferred, so that your current application will be updated.

If you can attend online classes, do not defer. Take a single course for winter term.

 

[GKAUL]

No, unfortunately, i can't attend online classes.
And, can you tell me about how to raise a web form? My Visa Application is online, so should i just update with the new LoA once i receive it?

 

[binnareyn]

Please read - "How can I update or ask about an IRCC application in progress?"
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=052&top=3

 

[GKAUL]

Thank you!

 

[GKAUL]

Okay, since my college is in Quebec. I need to re-apply for a CAQ as well.(since we need to re-apply for CAQ if we are deferring from January to September).
I should include the new LoA and CAQ in the web form and update my current application, right?
Will re-applying for a CAQ mean that I have to re-apply for a Study Permit as well?

 

[binnareyn]

You will need to get a valid/new CAQ and update via webform, given that your SP application is still in progress.

 

[GKAUL]

Oh okay, thank you. My college has informed that my updated LoA will be processed only on January 4th since they are closing from tomorrow for holidays. I will be re-applying for CAQ immediately after. In case, I get approval for study permit before i receive my CAQ, what should I do?

 

[binnareyn]

As far as I understand, you will get a TRV stamped on your passport and a Letter of Introduction will be issued tp you, to be given at the Port of Entry.
A study permit is issued only at the border, as you go through the immigration counter.

[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...tudy-canada/study-permit/prepare-arrival.html
[2] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio.../prepare-arrival/study-permit-conditions.html

[3] https://students.ubc.ca/sites/stude... approval letter_Auto E-mail 08_2-KXIQ4LE.jpg

I do not have the knowledge or experience to comment on 'if the SP approval needs to be changed.'

If I were in that situation, I would definitely raise a webform.
And if my travel date is too close, I wouldn't mind boarding the plane too.
I think a deferral after approval is not a big deal, given the statements in [1] and [2] above.

 

[GKAUL]

Okay, thank you. That's a relief.

 

[GKAUL]

Should i raise the web form after I receive my new Acceptance Letter or after I receive both my new Acceptance Letter and CAQ?

 

[sroseok]

As far as I understand, you will get a TRV stamped on your passport and a Letter of Introduction will be issued tp you, to be given at the Port of Entry.
A study permit is issued only at the border, as you go through the immigration counter.

[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...tudy-canada/study-permit/prepare-arrival.html
[2] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio.../prepare-arrival/study-permit-conditions.html

[3] https://students.ubc.ca/sites/students.ubc.ca/files/CIC_Visa approval letter_Auto E-mail 08_2-KXIQ4LE.jpg

I do not have the knowledge or experience to comment on 'if the SP approval needs to be changed.'

If I were in that situation, I would definitely raise a webform.
And if my travel date is too close, I wouldn't mind boarding the plane too.
I think a deferral after approval is not a big deal, given the statements in [1] and [2] above.

Hi
Thanks for this response. I have benefited greatly from it but I have a question to ask. I have a study permit counterfoil on my passport with STUDENT. I thought I could be issued with both student and TRV visas but was surprised to see only one which is that of student with multiple entries. I applied for TRV during my on line application process. When do I receive my TRV. Is it at the port of entry?

 

[binnareyn]

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/i...pcentre/glossary.html#temporary_resident_visa

You have TRV.
Study permit (and any other work permits like co-op) will be issued at Port of Entry.

 

[binnareyn]

Should i raise the web form after I receive my new Acceptance Letter or after I receive both my new Acceptance Letter and CAQ?

You can update each of them as they come, (ie. as your situation changes each time.)

 

[binnareyn]

IRCC webinar dated 17.12.20 clearly states that:
-> If your application is approved for visa / visa stamped
-> Then you need a new study permit application on a new LOA.

-< If your application is in progress, you can update your application.