Dropping my classes after my entry to Canada?

[spps3]

Hi! So I entered Canada with my student status and the border services asked if I was registered in any classes and checked my course schedule for spring semester.

However, I am planning to drop my courses since I am planning to switch schools and I have to submit my updated study permit to my new school before my semester ends. So I was wondering if dropping my courses would be a possible reason to get deported from Canada? Thank you in advance.

 

[Simba112]

Hi! So I entered Canada with my student status and the border services asked if I was registered in any classes and checked my course schedule for spring semester.

However, I am planning to drop my courses since I am planning to switch schools and I have to submit my updated study permit to my new school before my semester ends. So I was wondering if dropping my courses would be a possible reason to get deported from Canada? Thank you in advance.

No. As long as you comply with conditions of your study permit, update new DLI, not working full time during unscheduled break/drop out period you will be fine. Hope you are planning to resume Immediately in summer

 

[spps3]

No. As long as you comply with conditions of your study permit, update new DLI, not working full time during unscheduled break/drop out period you will be fine. Hope you are planning to resume Immediately in summer

Thank you for your reply! So my program starts in January 2022. So I think I might have some problem. I also didnt took winter 2021 semester which might complicate things a bit. Im thinking switching my status to visitor visa might help?

 

[Simba112]

Thank you for your reply! So my program starts in January 2022. So I think I might have some problem. I also didnt took winter 2021 semester which might complicate things a bit. Im thinking switching my status to visitor visa might help?

Dropping for the whole year without strong reasons like medical may be a problem when you apply for pgwp after studies. Switching to visitor, i dont know how that will work as SP and VV are both temporary status, the difference is one allow you to study

 

[spps3]

Dropping for the whole year without strong reasons like medical may be a problem when you apply for pgwp after studies. Switching to visitor, i dont know how that will work as SP and VV are both temporary status, the difference is one allow you to study

So does that mean I could stay in Canada with my study permit while not studying for a while? I am planning to get permanent residency through marriage so pgwp might not be a problem for me.

 

[Simba112]

So does that mean I could stay in Canada with my study permit while not studying for a while? I am planning to get permanent residency through marriage so pgwp might not be a problem for me.

You may consult immigration lawyer. As far your situation is, you are dropping out because you want to get married and go through spousal sponsorship. As long as you are not registered and attend your studies you violate conditions of your study permit. There is question of “marriage of convinience” you need to overcome to have your pr approved. You have two issues important to address,

 

[fritchou]

So does that mean I could stay in Canada with my study permit while not studying for a while? I am planning to get permanent residency through marriage so pgwp might not be a problem for me.

see this is why most study permit applications are rejected

 

[Catmom]

see this is why most study permit applications are rejected

Honestly. Genuine ones who want to go through the right route likely suffer because of such people.

 

[Catmom]

So does that mean I could stay in Canada with my study permit while not studying for a while? I am planning to get permanent residency through marriage so pgwp might not be a problem for me.

When can't you get married and then move to Canada? Why lie, complicate things?

 

[captainarabiia]

Thank you for your reply! So my program starts in January 2022. So I think I might have some problem. I also didnt took winter 2021 semester which might complicate things a bit. Im thinking switching my status to visitor visa might help?

Your gap is of 9 months, you aren't currently studying

Actively pursuing studies
As of June 1, 2014, all study permit holders must actively pursue their course or program of study, while they are in Canada.

Students may be required or may wish to take leave from their studies while in Canada. For the purpose of assessing if a student is actively pursuing their studies, any leave taken from a program of studies in Canada should not exceed 150 days from the date the leave commenced and must be authorized by their DLI.

A student on leave who begins or resumes their studies within 150 days from the date the leave commenced (that is, the date the leave was granted by the institution) is considered to be actively pursuing studies during their leave. If a student does not resume their studies within 150 days, they should do either of the following:

• change their status (that is, change to visitor status or worker status)
• leave Canada

If they do not change their status or leave Canada, they are considered non-compliant with their study permit conditions.

 

[captainarabiia]

IRCC has something called DLI reporting, where DLI's are supposed to verify enrolment status, and report to IRCC on a regular basis. In short, if you don't comply with your SP conditions, there's a high chance IRCC may take action.

 

[Simba112]

Your gap is of 9 months, you aren't currently studying

Actively pursuing studies
As of June 1, 2014, all study permit holders must actively pursue their course or program of study, while they are in Canada.

Students may be required or may wish to take leave from their studies while in Canada. For the purpose of assessing if a student is actively pursuing their studies, any leave taken from a program of studies in Canada should not exceed 150 days from the date the leave commenced and must be authorized by their DLI.

A student on leave who begins or resumes their studies within 150 days from the date the leave commenced (that is, the date the leave was granted by the institution) is considered to be actively pursuing studies during their leave. If a student does not resume their studies within 150 days, they should do either of the following:

• change their status (that is, change to visitor status or worker status)
• leave Canada

If they do not change their status or leave Canada, they are considered non-compliant with their study permit conditions.

This is absolute correct, he will be non compliant and will complicate even his PR application anyway. I like when he said pgwp might not be problem for him at all, he doesnt know what real problem he’s facing though...

 

[fritchou]

it sadden me many genuine students get rejected because of such cases. this will only get harder and harder for future applicants

 

[Laguna55]

I wonder which country spps3 is from

 

[Impatient Dankaroo]

see this is why most study permit applications are rejected

Specifically, the people that hold the same passport as OP