Mar 2, 2018 – The general discourse on immigration law, often dominated by controversial and sensitive topics like inflow of refugees, deportations, the right balance between attracting immigrants and ensuring job to native citizens, or even anti-immigration rhetoric in neighboring countries, rarely focuses on top reasons for study permit refusals in Canada. Securing admission in a Canadian institution is often viewed as the most vital step for an international student to study in Canada while applying for and obtaining the student visa or study permit is considered a simple formality.

This perception is reinforced by the detailed guide on study permits on the government website, which along with the document checklist, creates the impression that securing a study permit is all about filling the visa form, submitting the necessary documents, providing additional clarifications, if so required by the immigration officer, and receiving the permit.

In reality, applying for a study permit can be a very complicated process involving confusing rules and regulations, subjective interpretation by immigration officers, and a cumbersome and expensive appeal process coupled with lack of transparency throughout.

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