Success: SP appeal
Every year, many international students submit applications to come to Canada to study. For +16 years, we have been helping students from around the world navigate the system. It is not controversial to note students from certain countries have an easier path. Today, we received a final decision on a Study Permit saga for a client from Bangladesh. This was another challenging case expertly handled by the team at CIL. After working with the family for more than 2 years, our client is (finally!) coming to start his studies in Canada. Congratulations!
Here is a summary of our client’s immigration history:
- 2021 – client submitted Study Permit on his own
- 2021 – IRCC refused the application
- 2022 – client retained CIL to prepare and submit 2nd application (SP #2)
- 2022 – Team at CIL worked with client to submit application to Visa Office in Singapore
- 2022 – IRCC refused SP #2 application
- 2022 – client retained CIL for Federal Court appeal re the decision to refuse SP #2
- 2022 – Team at CIL prepared ALJR and negotiated with DOJ
- 2022 – ALJR Settled based on Applicant’s Record
- 2023 – SP #2 referred back to Visa Office in Singapore
- 2023 – SP #2 approved!
This was a long process that required significant work. It has been a pleasure to work with this family and we will continue to work with this student to support him with his immigration matters.
It is not a secret that Visa Offices abroad have a different agenda from policies in Ottawa. While politicians in Ottawa publicly recruit international students are encourage them to apply for PR status, Visa Officers refuse Study Permit applications if the Officer believes the student has the intention to stay in Canada. This is a known contradiction. Frustration among students is well documented.
Another Federal Court victory for the Team at CIL.
