A Study Permit Expired During a Leave of Absence: An Urgent Re-Application With Six Weeks to Class and a Ten-Week Processing Time｜Ms. I
Date Posted:November 14, 2025
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
Ms. I was enrolled at a Canadian university and planned to return after a year’s leave of absence. During that leave, however, her study permit expired, and she came to us with only six weeks left before classes resumed.
Processing times at the immigration authority were more than ten weeks at that point — a schedule that would normally never work. With additional documents and rapid preparation, Shiraishi VisaJP Canada handled it as an emergency case, and the approval came through a week before classes began.
I would happily recommend Shiraishi VisaJP Canada to others!
Study Permit
N/A
N/A
Japan
19 days
Key Points from the Consultant
Ms. I contacted us because her permit had expired while she was on a one-year leave of absence from her Canadian university.
The processing time published by the immigration authority was over ten weeks at the time, and when she reached us there were only about six weeks until her school start date, so we treated it as an emergency.
Because she had been on leave, the filing included documents explaining that in detail, so we submitted more paperwork than usual — but thanks in large part to her own swift responses, the application was completed ten days after the contract was signed.
Two weeks after filing, I submitted a request to the immigration authority asking them to complete the review in time for the start of school, and the approval came through about a week before her planned departure.
We hope Ms. I has an enjoyable and rewarding time at university, and we are cheering her on in Canada.
Immigration Consultant
Born in Japan. After earning a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, she worked for six years in New York as a marketing consultant at a major travel agency, while also studying in an MBA program at the City University of New York. After returning to Japan, she managed the visa center of the same travel company, handling various international visa applications for foreign clients.
Client Comments
Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?
I enrolled at a Canadian university, and studying here is what brought me to Canada. I felt I could broaden my perspective in a multicultural environment and study my field in greater depth.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
Because I had been on leave for a while, my study permit expired and I needed to re-apply. I was anxious about handling the process on my own, and an acquaintance recommended them, saying Shiraishi VisaJP Canada had been thorough and reassuring — that is what led me to ask them.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
There were several things to confirm during the application, and what stayed with me is how carefully they explained each one, so I could proceed without worry. It was also reassuring how quickly they responded as the situation changed.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
Their handling was thorough and trustworthy. They answered anything I did not understand right away, and I could leave everything to them with confidence to the very end. I would happily recommend Shiraishi VisaJP Canada to others.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
I want to continue my studies as a student again and broaden my own possibilities through my experience in Canada. Those coming to Canada may feel anxious about the paperwork, but if you move forward step by step with support you can trust, you will be fine. Take on the challenge with confidence!
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