Study Permit Lawyer in Toronto

Our service includes a full eligibility review, document checklists, strategy consultations, and representation throughout the student permit process - including reviewing the applicant's admissions letter (from a designated learning institution), making sure financial proof is sufficient, and guiding on compliance with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)'s rules.

We ensure your application meets all the IRCC's requirements: that you have an acceptance letter from a designated learning institution, adequate financial support, current travel documents, as well as more specific requirements such as Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) for certain eligible applicants and proper formatting of supporting documents.

Yes, our service includes assessing the refusal grounds, remedying deficiencies in documentation or eligibility, and seeing the applicant through a new application process - whether that means obtaining new Provincial Attestation Letters or strengthening time-tied-to-home-country documentation.

• An admissions letter from a designated learning institution
• Supporting documentation showing the ability to afford tuition, living costs, and a return flight
• A passport and any prior immigration documentation
• A Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) if required by program

Government processing times for a study permit application vary - what we can do is avoid any delays caused by incomplete applications. Applicants from outside of Canada benefit from our focus on submitting a flawless application package - without mistakes that could prolong the review time. The average extension inside Canada is 2-3 months.

Yes. We offer a preliminary consultation to review your facts, explain the requirements and regulations that apply to your application, and offer strategic overview.

We prioritize meeting intake deadlines for documents, will expedite our review of your application, and take advantage of priority channels when possible. Inside Canada, we ensure status is maintained if processing time runs long.

We advise on translation requirements for all necessary documents and make sure all submissions meet the IRCC's language criteria (in English or French). Documents such as a bank letter as proof of funds must be translated and certified.

Our fee depends on the complexity of your file. Disbursements include the $150 CAD application fee for a study permit. All fees and disbursements are explained in detail before signing the retainer, with no surprises.

We copy you on all correspondence, send regular email reports at key stages, and maintain a 24-48 hour response time for questions. Your file is updated automatically when the IRCC requests additional documents, issues the approval letter, and advises you on further next steps.

Yes. We handle reconsideration submissions, appeals, and judicial review, relating to grounds of refusal such as insufficient funds or failure to convince the officer of intent to leave Canada.

We take on applicants both inside and outside of Canada. Through video consultation and electronic transfer of documents, the applicant's location is not a barrier to full representation.

The top refusal reasons are:

• Inadequate proof of financial ability
• Failure to show strong home-country connections
• Missing Provincial Attestation Letters in jurisdictions where required
• Unclear or unreasonable study goals

All of which we deal with through documented evidence and written submissions.

Yes. We continue to deal with all extensions and transfers to new programs/school/institution and other maintained status applications including conditions such as continued enrolment.

All information also passes through a secure client portal protected by Canadian privacy rules and no sensitive details are ever shared except with your written permission.

Yes. We provide legal advice and representation with respect to post-graduate work permits, temporary resident visas, and all long-term immigration plans as they relate to your student career.