A member deferred their program from May 2022 to September 2022 because IRCC's decision came in late, and their student visa was ultimately approved after the September classes had already started — they weren't sure whether to raise a webform about this.
What the thread clarified:- A deferral within 150 days generally isn't a problem. Members referenced an IRCC tweet confirming this specific timeframe as generally acceptable without additional action required.
- You can still raise a webform with your new LOA attached as an extra precaution, even if it's not strictly required — several members framed this as being "for your own peace of mind" rather than a mandatory step.
- You need an updated proof-of-acceptance/travel document reflecting the deferred dates before you actually travel — this is what gets verified at the port of entry, so make sure it's current and matches your deferred intake before you fly.
The practical takeaway: a deferral within 150 days of your original intake generally doesn't require action, but raising a webform with your updated LOA is a reasonable extra step for peace of mind — just make sure you have an updated proof-of-acceptance document matching your deferred dates before you travel.