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

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GKAUL

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Nov 27, 2020
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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?
 
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binnareyn

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Jun 9, 2020
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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.
 
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GKAUL

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Nov 27, 2020
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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?
 
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GKAUL

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Nov 27, 2020
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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?
 
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binnareyn

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Jun 9, 2020
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You will need to get a valid/new CAQ and update via webform, given that your SP application is still in progress.
 
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GKAUL

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Nov 27, 2020
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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?
 
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binnareyn

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Jun 9, 2020
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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/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare-arrival.html
[2] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/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.
 
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GKAUL

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Nov 27, 2020
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Should i raise the web form after I receive my new Acceptance Letter or after I receive both my new Acceptance Letter and CAQ?
 
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sroseok

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Feb 7, 2019
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binnareyn said:
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/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare-arrival.html
[2] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/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.
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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?
 
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binnareyn

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Jun 9, 2020
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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.
 
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