STUDY PERMIT EXTENTION
Are you currently an international student in Canada? Have you transferred to a program that might take longer to complete than what you have expected? Have you not completed your program requirements and you need an additional year to complete it, but your study permit will expire soon? There is a strong chance that you may have to extend your study permit in Canada. As an international student one of the most important things to keep in mind is the expiry date of your study permit. The expiration date is an indication of when Canada no longer allows you to study and when you should be preparing to leave or apply for an extension.
What is processing time?
Processing time for study permit extension is approximately 56 days. However, due to the impacts of COVID -19 , the IRCC staff is not able to process the applications within normal standard time.
Other conditions required while studying in Canada
Once your study permit extension is approved you must continue complying with following requirements to maintain validity of your visa :
- Stay enrolled at a designated learning institution (DLI)
- Advance towards the completion of the program pursued
- Abide by the conditions set out on your study permit
- Leave Canada, as soon as your permit expires or apply for restoration of status before expiry.
