MY EXPERIENCE: Re-applying for Study Permit to change DLI

[wonderbly]

I'm making a fresh post as a few people have asked me regarding the new application to change my DLI whilst still outside Canada (not landed). I will post my timelines below:

First Study permit:

• MSc Computer Science at Bishop's university
• Applied with my 4 kids
• Application approved in April 2021 for all of us.
• Validity on counterfoil and LOI was till March 31st 2023

I decided to switch DLI in May. Lots of emails, calls and back and forth with IRCC on whether I should re-apply or change once in Canada. After loads of research and responses from IRCC, the consensus was that I need to re-apply with my new LOA. I did not need to reapply for my dependents.

Second Study permit

• MSc Computer Science at University of Regina
• Application submitted: May 23rd 2021.
• Documents submitted:
  • 1. Required docs like Passport bio page, e-medical sheet for upfront etc
  • A new SOP (just a 1-pager saying why I was changing DLI. Not as comprehensive as the first one).
  • New LOA from uRegina ( I also included other LOAs I had from uVic, Concordia, SFU but I added this in the Client Information section).
  • Updated financial documents (just got new ones from bank).
  • In the client section, I uploaded the LOI letter than was issued to me for my first application and a copy of my counterfoil.
• I didn't re-submit IELTS, employment letter, transcripts, degrees etc.

I received my PPR on 9th of July. My new LOI was issued today, and passport stamped yesterday. The new validity is September 30th 2023.

If there's anything you need clarity on, or any question you have regarding the re-application, I'll be happy to answer.

 

[scylla]

Thanks for sharing this.

 

[ExcaliburJo]

This really helps. Thanks for sharing.

 

[firestone45]

I'm making a fresh post as a few people have asked me regarding the new application to change my DLI whilst still outside Canada (not landed). I will post my timelines below:

First Study permit:

• MSc Computer Science at Bishop's university
• Applied with my 4 kids
• Application approved in April 2021 for all of us.
• Validity on counterfoil and LOI was till March 31st 2023

I decided to switch DLI in May. Lots of emails, calls and back and forth with IRCC on whether I should re-apply or change once in Canada. After loads of research and responses from IRCC, the consensus was that I need to re-apply with my new LOA. I did not need to reapply for my dependents.

Second Study permit

• MSc Computer Science at University of Regina
• Application submitted: May 23rd 2021.
• Documents submitted:
  • 1. Required docs like Passport bio page, e-medical sheet for upfront etc
  • A new SOP (just a 1-pager saying why I was changing DLI. Not as comprehensive as the first one).
  • New LOA from uRegina ( I also included other LOAs I had from uVic, Concordia, SFU but I added this in the Client Information section).
  • Updated financial documents (just got new ones from bank).
  • In the client section, I uploaded the LOI letter than was issued to me for my first application and a copy of my counterfoil.
• I didn't re-submit IELTS, employment letter, transcripts, degrees etc.

I received my PPR on 9th of July. My new LOI was issued today, and passport stamped yesterday. The new validity is September 30th 2023.

If there's anything you need clarity on, or any question you have regarding the re-application, I'll be happy to answer.

Thanks for posting this. Also, did you apply using the same GCKEY or did you use a different one?
And, in your second application when did your eligibility review started & when was your medical passed?

 

[wonderbly]

Thanks for posting this. Also, did you apply using the same GCKEY or did you use a different one?
And, in your second application when did your eligibility review started & when was your medical passed?

Same GCKey account.
I have mentioned this in another post, but my application was stagnant since the day I applied (except for biometrics that was updated immediately) until the 9th of July. Not even medical was passed. Then everything happened within the same hour - medical passed, BVL received together with PPR.

 

[CMog]

I'm making a fresh post as a few people have asked me regarding the new application to change my DLI whilst still outside Canada (not landed). I will post my timelines below:

First Study permit:

• MSc Computer Science at Bishop's university
• Applied with my 4 kids
• Application approved in April 2021 for all of us.
• Validity on counterfoil and LOI was till March 31st 2023

I decided to switch DLI in May. Lots of emails, calls and back and forth with IRCC on whether I should re-apply or change once in Canada. After loads of research and responses from IRCC, the consensus was that I need to re-apply with my new LOA. I did not need to reapply for my dependents.

Second Study permit

• MSc Computer Science at University of Regina
• Application submitted: May 23rd 2021.
• Documents submitted:
  • 1. Required docs like Passport bio page, e-medical sheet for upfront etc
  • A new SOP (just a 1-pager saying why I was changing DLI. Not as comprehensive as the first one).
  • New LOA from uRegina ( I also included other LOAs I had from uVic, Concordia, SFU but I added this in the Client Information section).
  • Updated financial documents (just got new ones from bank).
  • In the client section, I uploaded the LOI letter than was issued to me for my first application and a copy of my counterfoil.
• I didn't re-submit IELTS, employment letter, transcripts, degrees etc.

I received my PPR on 9th of July. My new LOI was issued today, and passport stamped yesterday. The new validity is September 30th 2023.

If there's anything you need clarity on, or any question you have regarding the re-application, I'll be happy to answer.

Were you using the Pretoria VAC?

 

[wonderbly]

Were you using the Pretoria VAC?

Yes.

 

[CMog]

Yes.

Oh,okay my passport was stamped yesterday as well and i got the LOI today.

 

[HARDIKSINH1001]

I'm making a fresh post as a few people have asked me regarding the new application to change my DLI whilst still outside Canada (not landed). I will post my timelines below:

First Study permit:

• MSc Computer Science at Bishop's university
• Applied with my 4 kids
• Application approved in April 2021 for all of us.
• Validity on counterfoil and LOI was till March 31st 2023

I decided to switch DLI in May. Lots of emails, calls and back and forth with IRCC on whether I should re-apply or change once in Canada. After loads of research and responses from IRCC, the consensus was that I need to re-apply with my new LOA. I did not need to reapply for my dependents.

Second Study permit

• MSc Computer Science at University of Regina
• Application submitted: May 23rd 2021.
• Documents submitted:
  • 1. Required docs like Passport bio page, e-medical sheet for upfront etc
  • A new SOP (just a 1-pager saying why I was changing DLI. Not as comprehensive as the first one).
  • New LOA from uRegina ( I also included other LOAs I had from uVic, Concordia, SFU but I added this in the Client Information section).
  • Updated financial documents (just got new ones from bank).
  • In the client section, I uploaded the LOI letter than was issued to me for my first application and a copy of my counterfoil.
• I didn't re-submit IELTS, employment letter, transcripts, degrees etc.

I received my PPR on 9th of July. My new LOI was issued today, and passport stamped yesterday. The new validity is September 30th 2023.

If there's anything you need clarity on, or any question you have regarding the re-application, I'll be happy to answer.

I have recieved PPR for September 2021 , but University has told me that intake is full hence cannot allow to join. I have offer in the same dli for different course in January 2022. Can I attend the January 2022 with study permit of September 2021 ppr. I am outside Canada. DO I need to inform ircc for the same?

 

[wonderbly]

I have recieved PPR for September 2021 , but University has told me that intake is full hence cannot allow to join. I have offer in the same dli for different course in January 2022. Can I attend the January 2022 with study permit of September 2021 ppr. I am outside Canada. DO I need to inform ircc for the same?

Yes you can use same SP as long as it's the same DLI.
Because you are deferring for less than 150 days, you don't have to inform IRCC, but you can still do so if it makes you feel more comfortable.

 

[Mabe211]

I'm making a fresh post as a few people have asked me regarding the new application to change my DLI whilst still outside Canada (not landed). I will post my timelines below:

First Study permit:

• MSc Computer Science at Bishop's university
• Applied with my 4 kids
• Application approved in April 2021 for all of us.
• Validity on counterfoil and LOI was till March 31st 2023

I decided to switch DLI in May. Lots of emails, calls and back and forth with IRCC on whether I should re-apply or change once in Canada. After loads of research and responses from IRCC, the consensus was that I need to re-apply with my new LOA. I did not need to reapply for my dependents.

Second Study permit

• MSc Computer Science at University of Regina
• Application submitted: May 23rd 2021.
• Documents submitted:
  • 1. Required docs like Passport bio page, e-medical sheet for upfront etc
  • A new SOP (just a 1-pager saying why I was changing DLI. Not as comprehensive as the first one).
  • New LOA from uRegina ( I also included other LOAs I had from uVic, Concordia, SFU but I added this in the Client Information section).
  • Updated financial documents (just got new ones from bank).
  • In the client section, I uploaded the LOI letter than was issued to me for my first application and a copy of my counterfoil.
• I didn't re-submit IELTS, employment letter, transcripts, degrees etc.

I received my PPR on 9th of July. My new LOI was issued today, and passport stamped yesterday. The new validity is September 30th 2023.

If there's anything you need clarity on, or any question you have regarding the re-application, I'll be happy to answer.

Hi … I would like to know about your previous qualification as you admitted in many universities.
I also want to go for masters in computer science but i have a bachelors in computer which is only 3 years and no experience. So is there any chance from any university that i can get admission in masters in computer science with a 3 years bachelor in computer.

 

[wonderbly]

Hi … I would like to know about your previous qualification as you admitted in many universities.
I also want to go for masters in computer science but i have a bachelors in computer which is only 3 years and no experience. So is there any chance from any university that i can get admission in masters in computer science with a 3 years bachelor in computer.

Hi, I have a 4-year BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, MBA and 17 years experience in the same field.
I don't know any university that accepts 3-year degree for MSc. All the ones I applied to require 4-year BSc Computer Science or Similar...

 

[Ozzyyy]

Hi I would like to know how long it took for IRCC to reply you after you changed DLI,did they ask to stamp your passport again?and did you wait really long for the change of DLI process and I will also like to know if I can travel after applying for anew study permit because I am currently facing the same situation.

 

[wonderbly]

Hi I would like to know how long it took for IRCC to reply you after you changed DLI,did they ask to stamp your passport again?and did you wait really long for the change of DLI process and I will also like to know if I can travel after applying for anew study permit because I am currently facing the same situation.

All your questions are answered in my main post.
Yes, I had to submit my passport again for new visa/counterfoil. The old one was cancelled and invalidated.
If you have applied for a new SP, you can't travel until it is approved.

 

[Ozzyyy]

So you’re saying your application took 2 months to process ?