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SP refused...already started with the online class

mhile

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Feb 28, 2019
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Hi! Anyone here who has already started with their online class without the AIP but now got refused? I feel so depressed right now. I have started with my online class last September 1st. We are now on our midterms. This morning, I received the refusal letter. I don't know what to do now :(
 

Sophie2021

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Sep 14, 2020
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Hi! Anyone here who has already started with their online class without the AIP but now got refused? I feel so depressed right now. I have started with my online class last September 1st. We are now on our midterms. This morning, I received the refusal letter. I don't know what to do now :(
You Should refer to your college/University and ask them for further advice.
Many institutions will have full refund if student permit is rejected. And you should order GCMS for the detailed reasons for refusal.
 

mhile

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Feb 28, 2019
12
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Actually, I’m already here in Canada. Came here as a tourist and decided to apply for my student permit. I'm studying now at Bow Valley College. During the orientation, questions were raised regarding starting without a study permit. They advised starting while waiting. I'm not sure if I could refund now or defer for the next intake. If I will reapply now, not sure if I could reapply using the same intake.
 
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Impatient Dankaroo

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You should not start studying until you have a study permit approved. I recommend this not only for legal reasons but also for your psychological state. Continuing your studies with the thought of having your permit refused is not worth it.
 
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primaprime

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Apr 6, 2019
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Actually, I’m already here in Canada. Came here as a tourist and decided to apply for my student permit. I'm studying now at Bow Valley College. During the orientation, questions were raised regarding starting without a study permit. They advised starting while waiting. I'm not sure if I could refund now or defer for the next intake. If I will reapply now, not sure if I could reapply using the same intake.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but you still can't study in Canada without a study permit. You can only start your program without a permit from abroad.
 
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Khanasma

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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but you still can't study in Canada without a study permit. You can only start your program without a permit from abroad.
Someone wrote in another thread that he's being on tourist visa in canada started classes a month ago and now got rejected.
 

primaprime

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Apr 6, 2019
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Correct from my understanding. OP took a big liberty by studying under visitor status.

Come to think of it, were they even eligible to apply for a study permit as a visitor?
Only some people can apply for a study permit from inside Canada. Do any of the situations below describe you or the person you’re applying for?

You’re currently in Canada and one of these applies:
  • you have a valid study or work permit
  • your spouse, common-law partner or parent has a valid study or work permit
  • you’re a minor child in primary or secondary school
  • you’re an exchange student or visiting student
  • you completed a short-term course or study program required to be accepted at a DLI
  • you or your spouse, common-law partner or dependent child has a temporary resident permit (TRP) valid for 6 months or more
  • you’re being sponsored to immigrate and you already applied for permanent residence (if you’re eligible)
  • you or your spouse, common-law partner or dependent child are subject to an unenforceable removal order
  • you’re the spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of:
    • an athlete on a team based in Canada
    • a member of the media
    • a member of the clergy
    • military personnel on duty in Canada or
    • an accredited foreign representative
 

Impatient Dankaroo

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Come to think of it, were they even eligible to apply for a study permit as a visitor?
Under normal circumstances, no. Applying from within Canada as a visitor is normally an automatic refusal. However, given we are in Covid times and many flights are unavailable, this might have changed. I'm not sure though, haven't seen a single case where a visitor visa was approved to study visa.