BorderPass Achieves 80% Success Rate in Overturning Study Permit Refusals, Empowering International Students

BorderPass has reached a significant milestone in supporting international students, with over 80% of study permit refusals challenged through judicial review successfully overturned over the past eight months. This result highlights BorderPass’s contribution to improving fairness in Canada's international student immigration process.

Addressing Financial Refusal Concerns

Many cases involved refusals based on applicants allegedly lacking sufficient financial resources, despite clear documentation being provided. BorderPass’s legal interventions focused on ensuring that decisions made by immigration officers appropriately considered the evidence submitted, particularly regarding proof of funds.

The permits contested included not only initial study permit applications but also co-op work permits, which are essential for students required to complete internships as part of their academic programs.

Institutional Partnerships

BorderPass has established partnerships with designated learning institutions (DLIs) such as Centennial College and Thompson Rivers University. These collaborations ensure that students whose applications are refused receive direct access to legal support. Through these institutional agreements, legal challenges are initiated promptly without students bearing additional costs, creating a more equitable process for applicants.

Working with IRCC to Improve Outcomes

BorderPass’s work extends beyond challenging refusals. The organization engages with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to highlight patterns in refusals and advocate for improvements in application review processes. By providing feedback and working collaboratively with institutions and policymakers, BorderPass is helping to raise the quality of study permit applications and support better decision-making practices.

BorderPass’s success rate and ongoing efforts demonstrate a commitment to systemic improvements, ensuring qualified international students have a fair opportunity to pursue education in Canada.