Study permit applications under Canada’s regular processing stream (SDS closed November 8, 2024). Strong on the financial picture, GIC documentation if you’re using one, and the statement of purpose that addresses the “will you actually leave Canada” question every officer is trained to ask.
Full Representation · launch-priced through December 31, 2026.
A study permit refusal usually comes down to one of these four documentation areas. We rebuild each one specifically for your circumstances.
A coherent narrative explaining why this program, why this school, why now, why Canada specifically, and what you plan to do with the credential. The SOP is where most Bangladesh-origin refusals are won or lost. We draft this with you, not for you, your voice, our structure, multiple rounds of editing.
Six months of bank statements with traceable sources of funds. Sponsor affidavits where applicable. If you’re using a GIC, the GIC certificate and tuition payment receipts. We map every dollar to a source the officer can verify, eliminating the “unexplained funds” flag that triggers refusals.
The “will you leave Canada after studies” question is at the heart of every refusal. We build a documented picture: family, property, employment prospects on return, post-graduation career trajectory. Specific, not generic.
Every prior travel entry, every prior visa application, every refusal anywhere, disclosed completely and contextualized. Unintentional omission is the #1 trigger for misrepresentation findings under IRPA s.40. We catch this at intake.
Full Representation isn’t just “we submit it for you.” It’s the entire workflow from intake to landing, with all the small things that add up at competitor firms bundled in.
See the full value stack →Eligibility check, pathway recommendation, document checklist. Credited from your $200 consult fee.
Multiple rounds. Your voice, our structure.
Every document audited before submission.
We file. You don’t touch the IRCC portal.
Standard, not extra. +$150 value.
If the refusal wasn’t client misrepresentation, we rebuild and resubmit at no professional fee.
48-hour response time, guaranteed.
All prices in CAD. Government fees, GIC, language tests, and biometrics are separate.
$1,995
Standard $2,500
End-to-end representation. We become your authorized representative, draft every form and the SOP, build the document package, submit to IRCC, and handle every follow-up. Includes the seven value-adds above.
Book retainer →$1,200
You complete forms and gather documents yourself. We provide a personalized checklist, review your draft SOP, run a 1-hour feedback call, and add our representative submission letter. Cheaper, more work for you.
Choose DIY tier →$600
You’ve done the work. We review the complete package before you press submit, flag risks in writing, and give you a 30-minute walk-through. No representation, just professional eyes on your file before it goes in.
Choose review tier →Founders’ Pricing on Full Representation applies to applications submitted by December 31, 2026 and reverts to standard pricing of $2,500 in January 2027.
No. IRCC closed the Student Direct Stream (SDS) and the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) on November 8, 2024. All study permit applications now go through the regular study permit stream regardless of country of residence, including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, China, the Philippines, and the other countries previously eligible for SDS.
A GIC of $20,635 is no longer required, although it can still be used as one form of proof of funds. The current proof-of-funds requirement is $22,895 CAD for a single applicant outside Quebec (effective September 1, 2025), plus first-year tuition and travel.
Bangladesh is among the top five highest-refusal-rate countries for Canadian study permits. The most cited reasons by IRCC officers in refusal letters are: purpose of visit (about 77% of refusals), insufficient or unclear financial proof, travel history, and unintentional misrepresentation (missed fields, missed prior travel).
These are documentation problems with documentation solutions. A strong, specific statement of purpose; complete six-month financial history with verified sources; proof of funds meeting the current $22,895 threshold; and a coherent study plan address each issue. This is what we focus on.
As of September 1, 2025, a single applicant outside Quebec must show first-year tuition plus $22,895 CAD for living expenses, plus travel costs. Family size adds to that: $28,502 for two people, $35,040 for three, $42,543 for four, and so on.
A Canadian GIC can still be used as one acceptable form of proof. Bank statements covering the past four months are another standard option. Tuition payment must be documented separately. Many older Canada-immigration guides quote outdated $10,000 or $20,635 figures, we always use the current threshold.
Yes. There is no cooling-off period. But reapplying without addressing the officer’s specific concerns almost always produces a second refusal on the same grounds.
We recommend ordering the GCMS notes first to understand exactly what was flagged. Our Refusal Diagnostic ($500 flat) gives you a written strategy memo within 14 days, identifying whether you should reapply, request reconsideration, or pursue a different pathway entirely.
Processing times vary by country and visa office. Regular-stream applications from Bangladesh currently process in roughly 12–24 weeks. Times have lengthened in 2026 due to the lowered cap of 155,000 newly-arriving students (the overall 408,000 study permit target includes 253,000 extensions for current students).
We give you a current estimate at intake based on IRCC’s posted processing times for your country and visa office, plus our own recent file data.
If your approval comes after the program start date, contact your DLI (Designated Learning Institution) immediately to defer to the next available intake. Most schools accommodate one deferral without re-application.
If you’re already in Canada on a visitor visa and your status is about to expire, restoration options exist but are time-sensitive. Reach out to us before your status expires.
You can absolutely apply yourself. IRCC accepts self-represented applications. We tell people this on the consultation call, and roughly 20% of the time we recommend self-filing because the case is straightforward.
Where an RCIC becomes valuable is when your case has complications: prior refusals, weaker-than-typical financial documentation, gaps in study history, prior status violations, or you simply want to maximize approval probability on a one-shot application. That’s our actual value.
Free 15-minute check tells you whether your file is straightforward or has complications that need full representation. The $200 1-hour consult goes deep. SOP outline, document checklist, and pricing breakdown for the retainer.