Hi everyone,
I previously had a study permit between 2009-2013 and graduated from a Canadian university in 2013. Following my graduation, I obtained a PGWP, which I held until August 31, 2016. Towards the latter half of my PGWP, I decided to go back to school, however my admission for the September 2016 term was delayed and the university shifted my admission to the January 2017 term.
I paid for the advice of an immigration consultancy, and in order to remain in the country between August-January, I registered for a French as a second language program, paid my tuition, and applied for a temporary resident visa. This was the advice given to me by the immigration consultant, I know I should have applied for a study permit even though the program is less than 6 months in duration. I received a refusal letter on September 15, 2016 for this application.
I then received my letter of acceptance from the university in November, and applied for a restoration of status as a student in December 3, 2016. I thought I had 90 days from the date of the refusal to apply - creating a deadline of December 15, 2016, however I was notified that the 90 days were up at the end of November and my application was refused.
In the letter of refusal, I was notified that I had no status in Canada and that I should leave immediately (the letter did not specify a time period). The reason specified was that I applied after the regulated 90-day period. I received the refusal on December 22, 2016, and left the country on December 29, 2016 (2 business days following the refusal due to the holiday season).
Now I obtained a letter of acceptance for the summer term from the same university and am applying for a study permit from my home country.
I am explaining this situation in my letter of explanation in my application. Will this situation negatively impact my chances of getting a study permit now? I had been in Canada for 7 years without breaking any rules, have volunteered in many places and worked in healthcare. Left the country immediately upon being asked, and was not aware I was breaking any rules.
I need some health please...
I previously had a study permit between 2009-2013 and graduated from a Canadian university in 2013. Following my graduation, I obtained a PGWP, which I held until August 31, 2016. Towards the latter half of my PGWP, I decided to go back to school, however my admission for the September 2016 term was delayed and the university shifted my admission to the January 2017 term.
I paid for the advice of an immigration consultancy, and in order to remain in the country between August-January, I registered for a French as a second language program, paid my tuition, and applied for a temporary resident visa. This was the advice given to me by the immigration consultant, I know I should have applied for a study permit even though the program is less than 6 months in duration. I received a refusal letter on September 15, 2016 for this application.
I then received my letter of acceptance from the university in November, and applied for a restoration of status as a student in December 3, 2016. I thought I had 90 days from the date of the refusal to apply - creating a deadline of December 15, 2016, however I was notified that the 90 days were up at the end of November and my application was refused.
In the letter of refusal, I was notified that I had no status in Canada and that I should leave immediately (the letter did not specify a time period). The reason specified was that I applied after the regulated 90-day period. I received the refusal on December 22, 2016, and left the country on December 29, 2016 (2 business days following the refusal due to the holiday season).
Now I obtained a letter of acceptance for the summer term from the same university and am applying for a study permit from my home country.
I am explaining this situation in my letter of explanation in my application. Will this situation negatively impact my chances of getting a study permit now? I had been in Canada for 7 years without breaking any rules, have volunteered in many places and worked in healthcare. Left the country immediately upon being asked, and was not aware I was breaking any rules.
I need some health please...