| Case Law: Academic Gap & Suspension | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. no. | Case Name | Topic | Decision |
| 1 | Karim v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2025 FC 1467 (CanLII) | Academic Suspension of More Than 150 Days Led to Exclusion Order | JR Dismissed |
| 2 | Ahuja v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2025 FC 800 (CanLII) | 150-Day Rule Does Not Apply Without Authorized Leave from DLI Institution | JR Dismissed |
| 3 | Sugagata v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2024 FC 1436 (CanLII) | PGWP Refusal Set Aside Despite Academic Gap Caused by Medical Issues | JR Granted |
| 4 | Singh v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2024 FC 1225 (CanLII) | Insufficient Evidence to Justify Extended Study Gap and Continued Enrolment | JR Dismissed |
| 5 | Badiru v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2024 FC 1157 (CanLII) | Extended Academic Gap Led to Non Compliance of Study Permit Conditions | JR Dismissed |
| 6 | Tcerkovnaia v. Canada (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship), 2022 FC 861 (CanLII) | PGWP Officers Must Consider University Evidence and Exercise Best Judgment | JR Granted |
| 7 | Sharma v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2022 FC 779 (CanLII) | Academic Suspension or Study Gap Require Fair Assessment | JR Granted |
| 8 | Munyanyi v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2021 FC 802 (CanLII) | PGWP Refusal Set Aside Where Student Resumed Studies Within 150 Days | JR Granted |
| 9 | Kaur v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2019 FC 1581 (CanLII) | 150 Days policy applies when Changing Institution or Programs or Taking Authorized leave | JR Dismissed |
| 10 | Masam v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2018 FC 751 (CanLII) | Private College Program Was Not PGWP-Eligible | JR Dismissed |
Academic gaps, suspensions,
and authorized leaves are among the most common issues affecting Study Permit
Extensions and PGWP application.
This case law collection highlights key Federal Court decisions that explain how these issues are assessed by immigration officers and reviewed by the courts. Understanding these decisions can help practitioners and students better navigate study permit compliance requirements.
