What Happens if I Accept an Admission and Later Decide to Withdraw from the College Without Waiting for IRCC Decision on My Visa Application?
Accepting an admission to a college is a significant step, but sometimes circumstances change. This article explores what happens if you decide to withdraw from a college before IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) makes a decision on your visa application.
Official Withdrawal Process
The initial step involves contacting the university where you've accepted your firm choice. Although you are contractually obligated to take up the offered place upon accepting an admission, most universities are cooperative. They generally release you from a firm offer if you change your mind. However, you must formally request withdrawal to ensure all records are updated.
Impact on Visa Application
If you decide to withdraw from the college, the visa application process is paused. Your visa will not be issued until you arrive at the college. The university must inform IRCC of your withdrawal, and IRRC will then stop processing your application. This means no visa is issued until you decide to proceed with your college enrollment.
What to Do After Withdrawing
AFTER WITHDRAWING FROM THE COLLEGE, IT IS CRUCIAL TO INFORM IRCC THAT YOU WANT TO CANCEL YOUR STUDY PERMIT APPLICATION. If IRCC has already approved your study permit, you cannot use it for a different school. In such cases, you must apply for a new study permit if you decide to enroll in a different institution.
Applying for a New Study Permit
Obtaining a study permit requires a letter of acceptance from a new school, along with proof of funds and a revised study plan. If you manage to send this information early in the process, there is a small chance IRCC might not require you to reapply for a new study permit. However, this is very difficult to accomplish, especially if you haven't already enrolled in a different school.
Understanding the Enrollment Process
After accepting the university's offer, you move into Stage Two, which is dubbed "Admitted." At this stage, you can enroll in the university, but you have not yet signed up for classes, paid tuition and fees, or signed up for a dorm. Therefore, you can simply decide to not show up and apply to another university if you haven't already enrolled. Most students are in this position until they take the final step of enrolling in their chosen program.
Important Considerations
It's crucial to have a really good reason for withdrawal. Not only can this decision impact your academic and financial plans, but it can also leave a negative mark on your educational records. This could affect your future applications to other schools, as colleges and universities often keep track of such information.
In conclusion, understanding the procedures and potential consequences of withdrawing from college after accepting an admission is vital. Proper communication with the institution and IRCC, clear documentation, and a strong reason for withdrawal are key to navigating this situation successfully.