Hi everyone I applied for my study permit outside of Canada in September of last year hoping to begin my studies in January but my decision hadn’t come out and I missed the deadline and had to defer. The latest update I have is my medical results being passed but that was in December and my application has been on eligibility review for a while now. I submitted a new LOA for September in January and they updated me that it’s been uploaded to my file. I’ve sent some web forms but I’ve been getting the same generated response over. Is there anyone who’s in the same situation as me or has had this happen to them and they got a response later? What do you think I should do? This is for an initial study permit btw.

Hi everyone,

My study permit application status was updated to:

“Final decision: Approved. You need to send us your valid passport to finalize your application.”

I also received the passport request letter. However, when I check the application tracker, it still shows:

• Eligibility review: In progress
• Background check: In progress

Has anyone experienced the same thing after approval/PPR? Is this normal and just a delay in the system update?

Hi guys I’ve applied from the uae on march 12 when processing was 3 weeks and still is as of now. Anyone know when I can expect a decision or if this is normal.

Did anyone here recently restore or apply for a new study permit (phd) and received approval?

I applied for a study permit and sowp on 20th April inside canada and no update yet.

Hi everyone,

I have a question regarding proof of funds for a study permit. I’ve been accepted into a fully funded PhD program, with funding of 20,000 CAD per year. I also have personal savings of around 13,500 CAD.

Would this be sufficient to apply without a guarantor/sponsor, or is having one still required in this situation?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Hello every one , is there any one who applied for a student visa from inside canada as a visitor and get approved ?

I have conditional acceptance for master degree in engeneering +esl from one of DLI

I intend to apply with my children and i have residence in UAE i am originally from Middle East

I have previous approval from outside canada
After checking Ircc , i have no legal status rather than having visitors visa

Please advise and thank you in advance for your time considering my question

Hi everyone,

I’m a Full Stack Developer from Pakistan with 6+ years of professional experience. I completed my Bachelor’s in Software Engineering in 2019.

Most of my family (parents and siblings) are Green Card holders living in the USA, but unfortunately I aged out of the immigration process and couldn’t immigrate with them.

After that, I applied for both a US visit visa and later an F1 study visa last year. My genuine intention was to study further and grow professionally, but unfortunately both were refused.

Now I’m planning to apply for a Canadian study permit for a Master’s degree with a proper SOP, GIC account, financial documentation, etc.

Based on my profile, do you think I realistically have a good chance of study permit approval in Canada? If possible, I’d really appreciate an honest opinion in percentage terms as well, along with the reasons behind it.

Also, if anyone has suggestions on how I can improve my chances, I’d really appreciate the guidance.

Thanks!

Hello guys I applied my study permit inside Canada to change my dLi on 28 April the official processing time on ircc website is 8 weeks anyone who know the realistic time line because I have to submit my study permit decision on 1 st July to my future college.

Hi everyone,
(Indian) I’m in a complicated situation and would really appreciate honest feedback from anyone who’s been through something similar or has knowledge of how IRCC evaluates these cases.
My visa history:
• 2017 — US B1 visa rejected
• 2023 — Two US F1 (Masters) rejections
• 2024 — Two US F1 (PhD) rejections
• 2026 — US B1 rejection again
• Total: 7 US visa rejections
Current situation:
• I have an active Express Entry profile
• I have an admission offer from a Canadian university for a graduate program
• I’m planning to apply for a Canadian study permit in 2027
• Considering withdrawing EE but unsure if that actually helps since IRCC already has the record
My specific questions:
1. Has anyone successfully gotten a study permit approved while having an active EE profile? How did you handle the dual intent explanation?
2. Does withdrawing EE actually help, or does IRCC retain the record regardless?
3. How heavily do Canadian officers weigh US visa rejections? Do they ask about them?
4. Is a strong Statement of Purpose enough to overcome the immigrant intent concern, or do I need something more?
I can’t afford an RCIC right now so genuinely relying on community experience here. Any real case experiences would mean a lot. Thank you.

Hi,

I've been stressing out about an ongoing canadian study permit application. I've never been refused a visa before, but last year I applied to a B1B2 US visa, submitted a Ds160, paid the fees, scheduled the interview, but ended up canceling the interview appointment in the US consulate of my country. I already submitted my study permit application and I marked that I've never been refused a visa...

The CEAC US visa status check shows "No Status" in my application as it was probably never adjudicated, so I didn't consider it as a refusal.

However, I don't really know how Canada IRCC will interpret that. Will they consider it a refusal? Should I submit webform ASAP to explain this further? Will it be misrepresentation?

Thanks

Hi everyone, I’m in a confusing situation with my status and could really use some clarification on the 90-day restoration period.

My Timeline:

• PGWP Expiry: February 12, 2026.
• Study Permit Applied: Before my PGWP Expired (Inside Canada applicant).
• Study Permit Refusal Date: April 10, 2026.

My Questions:

1. When does my 90-day restoration period start? Does it count from February 12, 2026 (when the PGWP expired) or April 10, 2026 (the day I received the refusal)?
2. Am I eligible to apply for a study permit while on restoration since my PGWP expired? My original plan was to study, but now that the initial application was refused, I’m unsure if I can try again as part of my restoration application.
3. My initial study permit application was refused because of missing police certificate.

I’ve read conflicting info, some say the 90 days start from the permit expiry, but since I had maintained status until the refusal, I'm hoping it starts from April 10.

Thanks in advance for any insights or experiences!

Hey everyone,

I could really use some advice on my situation. I got an internship this summer, but I’m stuck because my study permit is tied to the Université de Montréal, so I’m not sure how to make it work legally.

On top of that, I finished my program this winter, so I’m no longer officially enrolled at UdeM. Has anyone been in a similar situation or have any advice on how to navigate this?

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Hello Everyone. I applied for my study permit extension last month and today I got this update in my portal. I am aware that this is known as "ghost update". But wanted to know does this mean in positive way that it will be approved soon? Do let me know your responses who have faced similar situation. Thank you.

Hey everyone, I’m hoping someone can help me clear up some confusion regarding my work authorization. I just received my official Letter of Completion from my college today (May 1st, 2026). My current study permit is actually valid until the end of the year (December 31st), and I also have a study permit extension application that’s been pending since April 1st.

I’ve been reading through different threads and checking the IRCC site, but I feel like I’m getting mixed responses online. Some people say that because my permit is still valid and I have maintained status through my extension, I’m good to keep working off-campus. Others are saying I have to stop the second that letter hits my inbox regardless of the expiry date on my permit.

I really don’t want to jeopardize my future by working illegally, so I’m trying to be extra careful. Has anyone been in this exact situation with a pending extension? Do I need to stop working immediately, or does the "maintained status" from my extension give me a bridge to keep working my part-time job? Any advice or official links would be a lifesaver. Thanks!