Study Permit Lawyer

The firm provides legal representation for individuals applying for a Canadian study permit to pursue education at a designated learning institution (DLI). Study permits require evidence of financial capacity, a clear study plan, admissibility, and compliance with temporary residence requirements.

Study Permit Overview

A study permit is required for most foreign nationals who intend to study in Canada in a program lasting more than six months. Applicants must hold a valid Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from a DLI and demonstrate that they meet all eligibility requirements under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

Who This Service Is For

This service is suitable for:

• first-time study permit applicants
• individuals applying from inside Canada under the R215 exemptions 
• applicants transitioning from visitor or worker status to student status
• students extending their study permits
• applicants transitioning between academic levels
• students starting prerequisite or language programs
• applicants needing to change DLIs under the new rules
• minor children studying in Canada
• applicants with prior refusals or limited financial documentation
• students requiring restoration of status

Legal Representation Provided

Eligibility and Strategy

• Review of LOA and DLI eligibility
• Confirmation of whether the applicant may apply inside Canada
• Guidance on meeting financial requirements
• Analysis of academic history and study plan
• Review of temporary intent and compliance concerns
• Assessment of issues arising from DLI changes or program transitions

Evidence and Documentation

• Review of financial records, bank statements and sponsor documents
• Review of LOAs and enrolment documentation
• Preparation of supporting documents establishing purpose of study
• Compilation of proof of funds for tuition and living expenses
• Collection of documents showing ties outside Canada
• Preparation of documents for minor children or accompanying family members
• Guidance on translations and IRCC formatting requirements

Application Preparation

• Preparation and organization of all required forms
• Drafting of a legal submission addressing:
  • regulatory requirements under R200, R216 and related provisions
  • financial sufficiency and provenance of funds
  • study plan and program alignment
  • temporary intent
  • admissibility concerns
  • compliance with DLI requirements
• Review of accompanying family member applications (open work permits for spouses, study permits for minor children)
• Coordination of biometrics, medicals and IRCC requests
• Quality control of the full application package

Complex Situations

Representation for complex matters, including:

• study permit refusals under R216
• applicants with weak ties or limited financial documentation
• students requiring restoration of status 
• cases involving prerequisite or language programs
• DLI changes requiring a new study permit
• files where the DLI lost designation during processing 
• visitors seeking to determine eligibility to apply from within Canada
• applicants with previous immigration compliance issues

When to Seek Legal Assistance

Legal assistance is recommended where:

• a prior study permit was refused
• financial proof is limited or relies on multiple sponsors
• the study plan is unclear or inconsistent with academic history
• ties outside Canada are weak
• the applicant needs to change DLIs
• the applicant must restore status
• minor children or spouses also require status documents
• there are concerns regarding compliance with permit conditions

Study permit refusals commonly occur due to unclear study purpose, insufficient financial proof, or concerns about compliance with temporary residence conditions.