Students Studying in Canada Academic Dismissal and Immigration Policies

• Study permit becomes invalid on the day that student is officially dismissed and no longer enrolled at Northeastern University Canadian campus. 
• Students whose study permits become invalid due to academic dismissal from a program of study are not eligible for restoration of status.They are expected to leave Canada as soon as possible once they receive the dismissal decision, unless they simultaneously hold another immigration status (e.g., PGWP, SOWP, an employer-specific work permit, Visitor Record, or refugee status) in Canada. 
• Students whose dismissals are overturned will need to apply for a new study permit and they cannot resume the program until a new study permit is issued.

International students are no longer authorized to work on their study permit on/off campus in Canada after being dismissed from their study at Northeastern University Canadian campuses. Students who hold a valid co-op work permit may not undertake a co-op or internship placement after dismissal and may not use their co-op work permit to work on or off campus.  

Non-compliance with the law or regulation may result in enforcement action; that is, an exclusion order can be issued for non-compliance, per subparagraph R228(1)(c)(v) in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.   

Any work that is done under the invalid study permit or co-op work permit after being dismissed is unauthorized. Engaging in unauthorized work or study may also negatively affect future applications that are made under the IRPA and IRPR. For example, a subsequent study permit or work permit may not be issued until a period of 6 months has passed, since the cessation of the unauthorized work or study or failure to comply with a condition, per section R221 and subsection R200(3).  

Different colleges may have different policies for academic dismissal and academic dismissal appeal. Please consult with your Academic Advisor for details. 

Please note that filing or awaiting the outcome of an academic dismissal appeal does not preserve your study permit status or work authorization.  

As the study permit becomes invalid on the day which the permit holder is no longer enrolled at Northeastern University Canadian campus, international students need to apply for and be issued with a new study permit before they can resume their study with Northeastern. Please contact OGS Canada team for further guidance on applying for a new study permit after your appeal has been granted. 

Students who wish to study at another institution will need to apply for a new study permit. Please consult with an immigration lawyer or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consult on the next steps.