“Your proposed studies are not reasonable in light of your career history.”
This is the refusal reason that crushes dreams. You have the grades, you paid the tuition, and you have the funds—but the officer rejected you because they don’t believe this course is “logical” for your career.
In 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is scrutinizing “Purpose of Study” more than ever. If your study plan doesn’t perfectly connect your past education to your future career, your application will be refused.
At Cambria Law, we specialize in Study Permit Refusals. We don’t just fill out forms; we build Legal Submission Packages that prove your education path is genuine, logical, and necessary.
1. The “Study Plan” Strategy (How We Win)
The Narrative Matters More Than the Acceptance Letter.
Most refusals happen because the officer sees a “disconnect.” (e.g., A Master’s degree holder applying for a college diploma). Our Solution: We draft a 3-5 page Legal Submission that connects the dots:
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Career Progression: We prove exactly how this Canadian credential will upgrade your skills and lead to a higher salary in your home country.
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The “Level of Study” Argument: We proactively explain why you are taking a “step back” academically (e.g., for practical skills) to prevent an automatic rejection.
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Dual Intent: We legally argue that you have a right to study and a potential path to PR, but you still have strong reasons to return home if PR fails.
2. Challenging Refusals (Judicial Review)
When the Officer Ignores Your Evidence.
If you provided a perfect application and were still refused for “vague” reasons, re-applying is often a waste of money. The Fix: We file for Judicial Review at the Federal Court.
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The Argument: We argue that the officer’s decision was “unreasonable” based on the evidence provided.
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The Goal: We force IRCC to send your file to a different officer for redetermination—often resulting in an approval without needing a new application.
3. The “Strong Application” Strategy (Post-SDS)
Surviving the Regular Stream.
With the termination of the Student Direct Stream (SDS), all applicants now face the same slow, strict processing. Scrutiny on finances is at an all-time high. How We Prepare Your File:
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Source of Funds Audit: It is not enough to show money in the bank. We document the source (sale of land, business income, savings history) to prove the funds are liquid and unborrowed.
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The “Gap” Explanation: Have you been out of school for 5+ years? We write a legal explanation for your education gap to prevent the officer from doubting your intent to return to school.
4. Restoration & Status Issues
Don’t Let a Gap Destroy Your PGWP Eligibility.
If you stop studying or let your permit expire, you jeopardize your future Post-Graduation Work Permit.
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Restoration of Status: If your permit expired less than 90 days ago, we file an emergency restoration application to keep you in Canada legally.
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Full-Time Compliance: We advise you on authorized leave and course loads to ensure you don’t accidentally disqualify yourself from working after graduation.
Don’t Risk Your Tuition. Protect Your Future.
A refusal creates a permanent record. Start with a legal strategy that works.
