Study permit validity after withdrawing from a university and getting a letter of acceptance from another university

[HaiNguyen]

Hello,

I am currently enrolled in a program at a university in Ontario. I recently received a conditional letter of acceptance from another university in Ontario, which will start on May 1, 2025.

I understand that when I change programs, I need to inform IRCC of my new Designated Learning Institution (DLI). However, if I withdraw from my current university and only have the letter of acceptance from the new university, will my study permit remain valid?

Thank you for your time and advice!

 

[Naturgrl]

So you are currently studying at the school on your permit and will do so for at east a semester. You cannot withdraw until you have completed a semester. If you do then you need a new study permit. Plus program doesn’t start until May so that is more than 6 months so need a new permit.

 

[HaiNguyen]

Hi Naturgrl,

Thank you for your reply! If I withdraw in December, would that be fine since it will be within the 6-month deadline?

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi Naturgrl,

Thank you for your reply! If I withdraw in December, would that be fine since it will be within the 6-month deadline?

Withdraw before second semester and complete first semester. Why don’t you unconditional offer?

 

[HaiNguyen]

Withdraw before second semester and complete first semester. Why don’t you unconditional offer?

The condition is to send official transcripts and proof of degrees as my previous university was in a foreign country.

 

[Naturgrl]

The condition is to send official transcripts and proof of degrees as my previous university was in a foreign country.

So once you have completed first semester, upload offer letter and change DLI. Should be okay. What school and program are you changing to?

 

[HaiNguyen]

So once you have completed first semester, upload offer letter and change DLI. Should be okay. What school and program are you changing to?

Awesome, thank you for the info. I am changing to a MSc in Mechanical Engineering at Lakehead University.