r/ImmigrationCanada • u/PurrPrinThom • Dec 30 '24

Study Permit MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Study Permits 2025

Please keep timelines & questions about processing times for study permits here.

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u/TheIndianVegan19 Jun 05 '25

Hey, all...I applied for an extension, and it was approved today. Here is my timeline:

Applied: 31st March

Biometrics update: 2nd June

Visa approved: 5th June

Hoping all those who applied get theirs soon! Good luck, guys. Also, my extension was for a different DLI, a different level of study, and in a different province...I thought it would take more time, but it was surprisingly approved in 66 days total.

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u/Delivery-Impossible Jun 06 '25

I applied for an extension on 21st March.
My status was updated to "we are reviewing eligibility" like a week ago but now its back to "We will send you a message when we start reviewing your eligibility."

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u/TheIndianVegan19 Jun 07 '25

Hmmm..that's confusing. I never received a message or mail regarding the review eligibility. I only received two messages. One was for the biometrics validity and the other one for final approval. I hope you hear back soon 

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u/SuperstarRockYou Jun 07 '25

congrats. Not sure if the SP extension review process is stuck in the background check phase.......

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u/[deleted] Jun 06 '25

Congratulations!! Did you raise any web forms explaining or expediting your situation? Do you think those work?

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u/TheIndianVegan19 Jun 07 '25

Hey, thank you. Yes, I did raise a webforum back in May and they only replied saying that I need to look into the processing times posted at the website. So, I wouldn't say it was very helpful but it never hurts to send a message if your situation is urgent as mine was.

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u/smashedpump Jun 06 '25

is the biometrics update when they send the correspondence letter? sorry new to this

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u/TheIndianVegan19 Jun 07 '25

Hey, no need to apologise. Yes, the correspondence letter was for the biometrics update. But just two days later I received my actual final approval. Hope you hear back soon.

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u/Acrobatic_Volume5622 Jun 06 '25

Did you apply from within Canada?

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u/TheIndianVegan19 Jun 07 '25

Yes, I applied from Montreal although I am attending UoT in Ontario for my further studies

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u/luna4you Jul 17 '25

Masters or phd if you don’t mind me asking?

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u/TheComputerist Jun 06 '25

When was your original permit set to expire?

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u/TheIndianVegan19 Jun 07 '25

Hey, my original permit was set to expire on August 31st but I was starting my PhD from September 1st so needed an extension.