π©βπ Study Permit
Study in Canada as an international student
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Study in Canada as an international student
Last updated
IRCC will
review your application to make sure itβs complete
once you pay the biometrics fee, send you a letter that tells you how to give your biometrics (if applicable)
receive and review your biometrics after you gave them at a collection point (if applicable)
decide if youβre allowed to come to or stay in Canada (we could do a background check)
decide if youβre eligible to apply to work, study or visit Canada
tell you how to get a medical exam (if you need one)
decide if you need to go to an interview
tell you of the decision we make on your application
If you applied online, weβll contact you through your account.
If you applied on paper, weβll contact you using the information you gave us. Source
How can I check the status of my application? See this link
Financial Insufficiency
Choice of Program
Letter of Acceptance
Dual Intent
Intent of Return to Home Country
Insufficient Family Ties to the Home Country
Lack of Job Prospects in Home Country
Incomplete Travel or Identity Documents
Inadequate Travel History
Program Delivery Instructions
Request Reconsideration
Appeal to the Federal Court of Canada (see more info below βοΈ)
Submit a New Application
Students may apply for their Study Permit via an online application portal or via paper application. You also have the option of using the services of an authorized third party application collection service, called a Visa Application Centre (VAC). If you are able, apply using the online application portal, as generally, online applications are processed more quickly than paper applications. Estimated processing times per country are available on the IRCC site.
International Student Enrolment in Postsecondary Education Programs Prior to COVID-19
Depending on your country of citizenship AND country of residence, you may be eligible for the Student Direct Stream processing, which provides expedited processing, usually in 3-4 weeks. To learn more about the Student Direct Stream, please visit the IRCC website. To be eligible, applicants must meet specific requirements by providing documentation up front. Please check the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website for more information and instructions.
Refusal based on "similar programs and courses are readily available in the region and for much lower costs."