Hello,
I have been studying at Concordia in Montréal as an international (Australian) student and precisely one day after university cutoff date for fees due I received notice my student visa was refused on grounds of applying within Canada.
I was originally given the impression Australians could apply from within Canada, as I was here with my Canadian girlfriend and it was indicated to me that my application would be processed via the Sydney office. Here is a timeline of events:
22 Feb - Day 1 visitor in Canada
20 Apr - Concordia Acceptance
12 July - Application for CAQ received by office
14 Aug - CAQ granted
15 Aug - Application finalised and sent for student visa
4 Sep - Day 1 at Concordia
7 Sep - Received read receipt from Immigration - advised they do not require biometrics, medical testing or further information.
17 Sep - Cutoff date for courses at Uni.
26 Sep - Paid university fees in full.
30 Sep - Final date due for uni fees payment.
1 Oct - Rejected by Immigration.
I have been advised I have 90 days to apply for an extension of my tourist visa.
I am hoping I will be able to have a $ credit applied to be used for deferment to next semester.
So.... How long do I need to leave Canada now to reapply? Where do I need to go? If I need to be outside of the country at the time of my application, does that mean only for the duration of the application or may I come back in the country for the duration of the process? Must I be in my country of origin or may I stay in the US to submit my application?
Thanks!
I have been studying at Concordia in Montréal as an international (Australian) student and precisely one day after university cutoff date for fees due I received notice my student visa was refused on grounds of applying within Canada.
I was originally given the impression Australians could apply from within Canada, as I was here with my Canadian girlfriend and it was indicated to me that my application would be processed via the Sydney office. Here is a timeline of events:
22 Feb - Day 1 visitor in Canada
20 Apr - Concordia Acceptance
12 July - Application for CAQ received by office
14 Aug - CAQ granted
15 Aug - Application finalised and sent for student visa
4 Sep - Day 1 at Concordia
7 Sep - Received read receipt from Immigration - advised they do not require biometrics, medical testing or further information.
17 Sep - Cutoff date for courses at Uni.
26 Sep - Paid university fees in full.
30 Sep - Final date due for uni fees payment.
1 Oct - Rejected by Immigration.
I have been advised I have 90 days to apply for an extension of my tourist visa.
I am hoping I will be able to have a $ credit applied to be used for deferment to next semester.
So.... How long do I need to leave Canada now to reapply? Where do I need to go? If I need to be outside of the country at the time of my application, does that mean only for the duration of the application or may I come back in the country for the duration of the process? Must I be in my country of origin or may I stay in the US to submit my application?
Thanks!