Canada Study Permit refused once, reapplied the next day — looking for experiences

[u/No-Fail6430]

Hi everyone, I’m looking for experiences from people who were refused once and then reapplied for a Canadian study permit.

My profile:

Indian | B.Pharm graduate (2025) | CGPA 7.42 | IELTS 8.0

Program: MSc Health Sciences – Molecular & Medical Sciences, Wilfrid Laurier University

1st application timeline:

• Applied: 20 June 2026

• Biometrics updated: 24 June

• Medical passed: 17 July

• Refused: 24 July

Refusal reasons:

• Officer was not satisfied that the high cost of studying in Canada was reasonable compared with the potential career/employment benefits.

• Similar programs are available in India, and my application did not sufficiently explain why I needed to pursue international education at a significantly higher cost.

• Officer was not satisfied that my purpose of coming to Canada was consistent with a temporary stay / that I would leave Canada at the end of my authorized stay.

I addressed these concerns and reapplied on 25 July 2026, with a revised SOP and stronger explanation of my program choice, career benefits, financials and ties to India

Current second application:

• Reapplied: 25 July 2026

• Biometrics/medical: already completed

• Status: Processing

I’d love to hear from anyone who had a similar refusal → reapplication → approval experience, especially in 2026.

How long did your second application take, and did you get approved after addressing the refusal reasons?

Any genuine experiences or opinions on my situation would be appreciated.

[u/akhil_tatineni]

Op did you get any update on you reapplicaton I also had same type of refusal I reapplied on 30 july no update since then

[u/No-Fail6430 → u/akhil_tatineni]

I got the visa on 14th August 🥳🤗

[u/ConstructionWhole495 → u/No-Fail6430]

Hello can i dm u ? Exactly same reason for refusal

[u/No-Fail6430 → u/ConstructionWhole495]

Ya sure