What to do if your study permit application is rejected

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), there is no formal appeal process available to international students who are rejected for a Canadian study permit.

However, international students can apply for reconsideration of their study permit decision if they can present new evidence that argues against the rejection of their initial application.

Things to know about reapplying for a Canadian study permit
The following will outline some key points to remember before submitting a second study permit application to IRCC.

How long do I have to reapply?

According to IRCC, international students can reapply for a study permit at any time, as long as their PAL remains valid. In other words, your study permit application must be submitted before the PAL expires.

The department clarifies, however, that a PAL may or may not explicitly list an expiry date. Accordingly, IRCC notes that an individual PAL will either expire on the listed date or on January 21, 2025 (if no date is listed).