When you return to Canada. If your study permit is still valid, or we extended your permit while you were away, we may let you enter as a student. If we’re still processing your study permit extension, we may let you enter as a visitor. In this case, you can’t study until you get your extended study permit.
How long does it take for Canadian study permit to be approved?
We suggest you apply for a study permit as soon as you have a letter of acceptance from a Canadian college or university. It can take up to 3 months to get a study permit, depending on the country where you are applying.
Can I go to Canada before my course starts?
How early can you arrive in Canada before you start studying. There is no set time frame for you to arrive in Canada before you begin your studies.
Can I travel to Canada while my visa is being processed?
You may travel to Canada as a tourist before you get your permanent resident visa. However, we strongly advise against making any definitive arrangements for your stay in Canada until you have received your permanent resident visa. You will need to apply for a visitor visa to travel to Canada as a tourist.
What happens if my study permit doesn’t arrive in time?
Unfortunately, there is no option to get rushed process for study permit applications and International Student Advising is not able to influence processing times or contact IRCC on your behalf. If your application is past the published processing time, you can send a webform to request an update.
How can I speed up my study permit in Canada?
Get your study permit faster through the Student Direct Stream. If you’re a legal resident in certain countries, you may be able to get your study permit faster by applying online through the Student Direct Stream.
Who approves Canada study permit?
5. Get your study permit. If your application is approved, IRCC will email you a Letter of Introduction. Print and present this letter to the border officer when you enter Canada.
How many days before we can apply for Canada student visa?
Start early.
The Canadian government says it may take up to 13 weeks for your study permit application to be processed. So, make sure to account for the waiting time and start your application process four to six months before your departure!
What happens if I change my course before coming to Canada and after getting visa?
If your application has been approved
If your application for a study permit has been approved and you change your DLI, you must submit a new study permit application with a new letter of acceptance. You must also pay all the fees for the new application.
How many days before student can go to Canada before classes?
Considering the pandemic restrictions, students who have been issued a study permit, or electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), are advised by the IRCC and CBSA not to travel earlier than four weeks (28 days) prior to the program start date on their POE letter.
Why is Canadian visa taking longer 2022?
Canada is experiencing a large volume of LMIA applications in 2022, which can result in longer processing times and possible delays, especially seen in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Depending on which LMIA you apply for, it can take anywhere from 8-29 business days to process your application.
How long does it take for Canada visa after Biometrics?
Once we receive your biometrics, we’ll be able to process your study permit application. We process most Student Direct Stream applications within 20 calendar days after we receive your biometrics, if you meet the eligibility.
Why Canada visa processing time is so long?
One of the reasons processing times are so high is because Canada is processing record-high quantities of applications across many different categories.
Can I travel while my study permit is being processed?
Yes. You can leave Canada and return as long as your visitor visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is still valid. If your visitor visa or eTA is expired, you must apply for and receive a new one before you leave.
Why is IRCC taking so long for student visa?
Canadian student visa timing has been affected by the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to several restrictions on travel, many visa applications were delayed. This was done in the health interest of both the Canadian people and foreign nationals.
Can I study while waiting for study permit?
Continue studying
If you apply to extend your permit before it expires, you have maintained your status and can continue studying while you wait for your new study permit.
Does Canada reject study permit?
According to information from IRCC, about 30 percent of all study permit applications are refused. Since studying in Canada is so popular, that’s tens of thousands of prospective students who have been accepted to a Canadian school, but whose study permit applications are refused.
How long does a study permit take to come out?
Change of institution (study visa holders)
It usually takes at least 10 weeks for your application to be processed.
What happens if I dont get my study permit on time Canada?
What happens if you don’t meet your study permit conditions. If we find you haven’t met your study permit conditions, we may ask you to leave Canada. You might also have to wait 6 months before you can apply for a new study permit (or for a visitor visa or work permit in Canada).
How can I convince my visa officer for student visa in Canada?
If you can get a letter from your employer, or indicate a date that you will return to work, this will help your application. If you are not employed, provide a plan for how you will use your new diploma or degree to start a job. This also helps convince the visa officer that you have a reason to return home.
Does Canada do face to face interview for study permit?
Study in Canada
Typically, there are no interviews for study permits in Canada. An interview may be required if decided by the visa officer or on the submission of incomplete visa application documents. However, a medical examination is compulsory for the purpose of getting a student visa for Canada.