Need Advice on Securing a Tuition Deposit Refund and Potential Implications of Not Submitting Passport

[randomuser234]

Hello everyone,

I’m seeking advice regarding my Canadian study permit and tuition deposit refund situation. Recently, my study permit application was approved, but due to personal circumstances, I’ve decided not to study in Canada. However, my university’s refund policy states that tuition deposits are only refundable if the study permit application is denied.

One possible option I’m considering is not submitting my passport for visa stamping within the 30-day window, which would likely result in IRCC marking my application as abandoned or refused. I’m unsure if the university will treat this as an official “study permit denial” and issue the refund.

To complicate matters, my current Letter of Acceptance (LOA) is set to expire soon. If I don’t submit my passport and my LOA expires, my understanding is that the university will need to issue a new LOA for me to maintain my eligibility, which could require me to reapply for a study permit if I don't submit my passport resulting in the refusal/abandonment of my current visa application.

Given this situation, I’d like guidance on the following:

1. If I intentionally don’t submit my passport and the application is considered abandoned or refused, will this qualify as a "study permit denial" for refund purposes under most university policies?
2. If my LOA expires and I decide to reapply later, how would the abandonment of my current application impact my chances of getting a new study permit?
3. Are there alternative courses of action to secure a tuition deposit refund without jeopardizing my ability to apply for future visas or study permits?
4. Has anyone been in a similar situation where a refund was successfully negotiated despite an approved study permit?

I want to ensure I act in a way that maximizes my chances of receiving a refund while minimizing any potential long-term immigration consequences. I’d greatly appreciate your advice, insights, or experiences with similar situations.

Thank you in advance for your help!

 

[ethelstan]

The university may ask you to provide letter of refusal. If they see that the application is abandoned, they may not provide the refund.

You may have better chances calling the college directly and explain your change in circumstances

 

[studentapplyins00on]

Hello everyone,

I’m seeking advice regarding my Canadian study permit and tuition deposit refund situation. Recently, my study permit application was approved, but due to personal circumstances, I’ve decided not to study in Canada. However, my university’s refund policy states that tuition deposits are only refundable if the study permit application is denied.

One possible option I’m considering is not submitting my passport for visa stamping within the 30-day window, which would likely result in IRCC marking my application as abandoned or refused. I’m unsure if the university will treat this as an official “study permit denial” and issue the refund.

To complicate matters, my current Letter of Acceptance (LOA) is set to expire soon. If I don’t submit my passport and my LOA expires, my understanding is that the university will need to issue a new LOA for me to maintain my eligibility, which could require me to reapply for a study permit if I don't submit my passport resulting in the refusal/abandonment of my current visa application.

Given this situation, I’d like guidance on the following:

1. If I intentionally don’t submit my passport and the application is considered abandoned or refused, will this qualify as a "study permit denial" for refund purposes under most university policies?
2. If my LOA expires and I decide to reapply later, how would the abandonment of my current application impact my chances of getting a new study permit?
3. Are there alternative courses of action to secure a tuition deposit refund without jeopardizing my ability to apply for future visas or study permits?
4. Has anyone been in a similar situation where a refund was successfully negotiated despite an approved study permit?

I want to ensure I act in a way that maximizes my chances of receiving a refund while minimizing any potential long-term immigration consequences. I’d greatly appreciate your advice, insights, or experiences with similar situations.

Thank you in advance for your help!

You can defer then reapply with new LOA and then purposely attach a low bank account balance or do not attach a GIC etc , anything that would get you refused. Also In many cases , unis will only take 50% of the deposit if you suddenly dropped out and didn't provide a refusal letter , whats your uni/college?

 

[YVR123]

You can defer then reapply with new LOA and then purposely attach a low bank account balance or do not attach a GIC etc , anything that would get you refused. Also In many cases , unis will only take 50% of the deposit if you suddenly dropped out and didn't provide a refusal letter , whats your uni/college?

But OP will have a study permit refusal on his/her record. Which will need to be shown in any future visa applications.

 

[studentapplyins00on]

But OP will have a study permit refusal on his/her record. Which will need to be shown in any future visa applications.

He needs to determine which one is more important for him i guess