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Speeding Ticket as an International Student in Ontario: What You Need to Know If you're an international student in Ontario and have received a speeding ticket, your first concern might be whether this affects your study permit or future immigration plans. According to NextLaw's analysis, the reassuring answer is: no, speeding tickets do not affect your immigration status. But there are still good reasons to take your ticket seriously. Your Study Permit Is Safe Jon Cohen, who has helped many international students understand their traffic situations, is clear on this point: speeding is a provincial traffic offense, not a criminal offense. Immigration authorities—IRCC—are concerned with criminal matters, not provincial traffic tickets. Your speeding ticket will not affect your study permit, your ability to renew your permit, or your eligibility for post-graduation work permits. Common Questions International Students Ask Dan Joffe, traffic lawyer at NextLaw, addresse...