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Canada launches Fast-Track Program to Review Rejected Study Permits

Aderayo Olabisi Adepoju

22 October 2024 | Last updated 22 October 2024

{"ops":[{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Canada has introduced a "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Study Permit Pilot Project"},{"insert":" to reduce delays in judicial reviews of rejected study permits. Launched on October 1, 2024, the project aims to cut down the processing time from the typical 14-18 months to under five months. The streamlined process merges the leave and judicial review stages into one step, making it faster for eligible applicants whose study permits were denied by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThis initiative is designed to address the increasing number of court cases tied to study permit rejections."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWhy the Pilot Project?"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThe surge in visa applications and rejections has overwhelmed Canada's immigration system. In 2024 alone, over 24,000 judicial review filings are expected, quadrupling the pre-pandemic average. These delays can drastically affect students, forcing them to defer admissions or lose entire academic years. "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nTo qualify for this expedited review, applicants must have received a study permit refusal from IRCC. "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Key Features of the Pilot Project"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n1. Streamlined Process: Under the new system, judicial reviews for straightforward cases (those without complex legal issues) will be handled entirely in writing, eliminating the need for court hearings. This reduces time and administrative burdens for both students and the Federal Court."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"   "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2. No Hearings: Unlike traditional reviews that may involve lengthy court sessions, the pilot project bypasses this step, allowing decisions to be made more quickly based on the Simplified Certified Tribunal Record (SCTR)."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n3. Deadlines: Applicants must submit their judicial review applications within  15 days (if they are in Canada) or 60 days (if they are outside Canada). This streamlined process ensures students don’t wait too long to have their cases reviewed."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n4. Simplified Documentation: The SCTR will be the only required document, containing the original application and the reasons for rejection. No affidavits or additional evidence will be allowed, ensuring that the review focuses solely on the facts presented in the original visa application. "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"How to Apply"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"To take advantage of the pilot program, applicants must follow these steps:"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"- File an Application for Leave and Judicial Review through the Federal Court’s E-Filing system."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"- Clearly indicate participation in the pilot by labeling their submission as \"SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE – STUDY PERMIT PILOT PROJECT.\""},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"- Ensure that both the applicant and the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) agree on the facts of the case."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Benefits for Students"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nFor international students, this pilot project offers a chance to resolve visa issues swiftly, potentially saving them an entire academic year. With faster decisions, students can reapply for study permits without enduring long waits, helping them stay on track with their educational goals."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n\nIf your study Visa has been refused, we can help you with our visa rejection assistance service. Our licensed immigration expert can guide you on how to achieve your study dreams in Canada. Note that reapplying immediately without working with an expert would be a wrong move.  Use "},{"attributes":{"color":"#1155cc","link":"www.shirah.co/calculator"},"insert":"Shirah’s predictive calculator"},{"insert":" to guide you on next steps. Click "},{"attributes":{"color":"#1155cc","link":" https://www.loom.com/share/f900f35b6b124e679f2e59e27360fd84?sid=581e1d00-c1da-4c71-9530-bbff8271810b "},"insert":"here "},{"insert":"for steps on how to use "},{"attributes":{"color":"#1155cc","link":"www.shirah.co/calculator "},"insert":"Predictive calculator"},{"insert":"\n"}]}

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