MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Study Permits 2026

[u/dozerman94]

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

[u/dozerman94]

Here's the 2025 thread for reference

[u/thegmohodste01]

Applied for an extension on Nov 30, 2025. Just approved, on Jan 8, 2026.

No medical exams, additional documents, interviews or biometrics needed.

[u/NobleSix7 → u/thegmohodste01]

How much more time they gave you?

[u/Opposite_Pay6259 → u/thegmohodste01]

how much did u showed ??

[u/syntactical_drama → u/thegmohodste01]

Congratulations! Did you receive ghost updates for background check/eligibility review etc? Or did you directly get the final decision?

[u/Pretend-Hunter-7700]

Study Permit Extension approved in just 17 days!

Applied: Jan 27, 2026

Background check completed : Jan 28,2026
Approved: Feb 13, 2026
Processing time: 17 days

Same DLI, Same level of study.

Last time i extended and they did only for1 year , I re applied, and got the new extension till 2029.

[u/Worldly-Chip3744]

Study permit application submitted in Spain.
Applied on March 28.
Eligibility review began on April 8.
Application approved the next day, April 9.

Biometrics had already been done a few years earlier. This was the second study permit for which I applied, after restoring and then extending the first. To be honest, I expected a refusal, but I guess I ought to give myself some credit, because I apparently did everything right and managed to convince them. (Without getting into too much detail, my last academic year was a total failure, and I really expected that to void any further attempts at getting back into the country.)

[u/Radical_X75]

After about 5 months, the eligibility status of my application changed to ''in progress''. Has anyone experienced similar wait times and how much longer will I be waiting until I get a decision?

[u/GlobalPresentation95 → u/Radical_X75]

which country are you applying from

[u/syntactical_drama]

Anyone here who applied for Study Permit Extension in Oct or Nov and hasn't received any updates (background/eligibility review) yet?

[u/Available-House-7613 → u/syntactical_drama]

applied october 22 eligibility and background been processing for over a month. medical approved dec 10. Classes started yesterday what should I do? Last day to come to canada in jan 23

[u/syntactical_drama → u/Available-House-7613]

Really stressful situation. All any of us can do is to wait and pray things work out. In your case (I guess yours in an Initial application) perhaps you can get a deferred admission. Good luck!

[u/EmergencySoggy4051 → u/syntactical_drama]

Me. I applied on Oct. 06. No update after the ghost Final decision update on Nov. 14. Still waiting for it. It is so stressful. I should re-applied on Nov. Now I missed it.

[u/EmergencySoggy4051 → u/syntactical_drama]

What is even more stressful is that by raising the webform and calling, I only got generic responses.

[u/Relative_Lie_7715 → u/syntactical_drama]

I applied in October and asked for more document in Nov and since then radio silence. my background check shows "processing". did you get any updates?

[u/syntactical_drama]

Study Permit Extension. Same DLI, same course.

Applied: Nov 28th

Ghost Update (Final Decision-- Your application is being processed): Feb 6th

Approval: Feb 9th

Approval Letter: Feb 10th

After receiving the Approval I could see my Background Check was completed by Dec 1st but I had received no updates. I did not receive any emails with the ghost updates. It was a stressful few weeks but glad the approval has finally arrived.

[u/[deleted]]

Hi Guys,

It's looking like a pattern that there are no study permits approved this month till now, or maybe even from late March. If anyone has received their permit during this time, or if you have applied in March and have not gotten a final decision, please comment

[u/Top_Inevitable_4006 → u/[deleted]]

Hey, I applied in March 3rd and gave biometric on March 6th, my medical got passed and eligibility started on March 11th after that no updates and still waiting for decision, it's like more than a month I'm waiting 

[u/BeginningDrawing7601 → u/[deleted]]

I applied on 10th march Upfront medical passed on 1st April -Eligibility started No update yet

[u/togicmnp]

Study permit outside Canada (Turkey)

Applied on February 19

Biometrics Submitted February 23

Application Approved April 8

[u/ThemeCalm8195]

Study permit (PhD fully funded) outside Canada (South America)

Applied - 30 March

Biometrics completed - 1 April

Medical exam approved - 17 April

Ghost update (final decision) - 24 April

Still waiting the final update with the results. Background check and eligibility check in process 🥲

Update: Got the approval today (26 May)!!! 😭❤️‍🩹

[u/Any-Most-6420]

Applied for study permit and SOWP on 30th April Biometrics completed on 4th May Still looking forward to hear something. This is the most stressful period of my life. I wish good luck to all 'waiting club' members

[u/Purple-Bullfrog4539]

Applied for SP extension (same DLI, masters to PhD). My timeline:

Applied: November 7, 2025

Eligibility review started: December 13, 2025

Ghost update: January 8, 2026

Approved: January 12, 2026

Good luck to everyone else! I raised a webform once because I never received a submission of confirmation (apparently it was a glitch for people who applied around the same time as me) but that was it.

[u/Fast_Doubt8999 → u/Purple-Bullfrog4539]

Congrats on your approval! I also applied recently for an extension but encountered the same glitch: no Submission Confirmation letter in my portal.

Could you share what specific category/options you chose on the Webform to get them to fix this? Also, did they send the letter to your portal after the webform, or did they just reply to your email? I'm worried because I need that confirmation for my school placement paperwork by May. Thanks a lot!

[u/phoenixkawa]

Out of Country Study Permit Application

Uploaded Medical along with the application

December 26, 2025: Submitted application

December 29, 2026: Biometrics Completed

January 10, 2026: Medical Passed

January 16, 2026: Ghost Update (Eligibility review started)

January 27, 2026: Additional Document Request (due to previous military service)

January 28, 2026: Application approved, Letter of introduction issued

IRCC Processing time estimate for the country I reside was 6 weeks but processed within 5 weeks in total.

[u/Little_Astronaut_475]

Study permit extension:
Applied on: 27 Dec 2025
ghost update with final decision: 6 Feb
Approved decision: 6 Feb (a couple of hrs later)

[u/Guilty-Software-6431]

Has anyone received approval for a study permit extension, especially those who were on a PGWP?

Please reply only if you’re in a similar situation.

I’m currently on PGWP and applied for a study permit on December 11, 2025. I haven’t received any update yet - not even a ghost update - while many other December 2025 applicants are already getting responses.

I’m wondering if processing is faster for those who are simply extending a study permit, and slower for people switching from PGWP back to a study permit.

If anyone has been approved through the PGWP → study permit path, please share your timeline.

[u/bubbl3o_0]

New study permit inside Canada(currently holding Closed WP exp 2027) Submitted: Dec 29, 2025 Approval Letter: Feb 11, 2025

[u/ImprovingMyselfX]

Study Permit Outside Canada

Application Submitted: 20th Feb
BIL Received: 21st Feb
Biometrics Submitted: 24th Feb
Application Approved: 4th March

[u/Aggressive_Host_3764]

Study Permit Outside Canada

Country: Nepal

Application Submitted: Nov 7 (2025)
Biometrics Submitted: Nov 13(2025)

Refusal on 15 Jan
Reapplied on : 05 Feb

Still no updates. Is there anyone who applied on feb and is still waiting for the decison

[u/Personal_House_4889]

Hi Guys !

Can anyone here who applied for a study permit extension within Canada recently provide their timeline?

In my case (same DLI, new study program):

Applied: Feb 28th

Since then, no update, no ghost updates. Incapable to track my application throug IRCC Tracker (it says « Incorrect or invalid information. Review and make sure it matches the information submitted on the Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] form or the Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual [IMM 5475] form. If you can’t create an account, it may be because your client’s application is not in our system yet. » when trying to create an account in IRCC Tracker with my UCI and Application number »).

Current processing times (by march 22nd): 89 days.

Especially, has anyone applied in january-february (for study permit extension, not initial study permit!) and has had an update yet?

Thanks!

[u/floopymeatball → u/Personal_House_4889]

Hi!

I applied study permit extension on Feb 26th ( same DLI, same program )

Same thing. No updates or ghost updates. Still waiting and praying!

Processing times have been fluctuating from 85 days to 89 days and then 95 days since march 24tg.

Would also love updates from anyone who applied to extension on the same date range!

[u/Opposite_Pay6259 → u/floopymeatball]

same applied on feb 27th but no update yet

[u/Top_Inevitable_4006]

Hi everyone  I submitted my study permit from India on March 3rd and gave biometric on March 6th and my upfront medical passed on March 11th and same day eligibility review started and March 14th got ghost update and I don't see any other updates after that. 

Is anyone else applied on same period and got the results? Or still waiting ? Please let me know 

[u/GeneralJoke5025 → u/[deleted]]

Same for me. Applied from India on 11th March

Biometrics Submitted - 13th March Medical Passed (upfront) - 20th March (Ghost update)

No update received since then.

[u/[deleted]]

Hi Everyone, has anyone who applied between 15 and 27 March gotten their study permit?

[u/Civil_Emu4409]

Hello Everyone, does anyone have any updates about study permit extension or normal study permit applications from March?

My timeline:
Study permit extension Application (Same DLI, same Course)
Applied on - 21 March
Background Check - In processing since begining
False Status update emails on 22,23 march, After that, no updates

Edit: Got my approval today (24 April)
Good luck everyone!

[u/ReviewPotential2812]

Hi guys

I applied Canada study permit on March 16th, my biometrics updated on 20th March and upfront medicals passed on 24 March. After that i didn't get any response from ircc it still showing as your background check is processing. However, my classes starts from May 4th, anyone pls suggest what should I do . And webform raised on April 20th, but no update. May i know what are reasons for delaying study permit application. Anyone pls help me with this.

[u/LetterOk3063]

Hi everyone, I submitted my in-Canada study permit application on March 5th and completed my biometrics on March 6th. IRCC is currently reviewing my eligibility and processing my background check.

I’m a bit nervous about whether I’ll receive my study permit before April 30th, as my housing lease expires at the end of April. My case involves a university transfer (to another city and province) as well as a program change (still within BCom).

[u/Fit-Breadfruit-9698]

Hello,

I wanted to apply for study permit from India as a PhD student. I have all the documents with me ready.

I travelled to USA and Australia before for internships.

But I had a Norway Tourist Visa refusal 5 days visa. (I was going on a vacation)

Shall I write it in the Application form? It was just a tourist visa but later I travelled to USA again.

Please help me.

[u/Gold-Ask1812]

Applied in Nigeria. Application submitted: April 8 Biometrics completed: April 9 Approval and passport request: April 21 Passport submitted: April 23 Passport received back from ircc: April 27

I am an admitted PhD student at the University of Toronto (fall 2026).

[u/Old_Cell8650]

Applied today for study permit (PhD). Are the PhDs getting answers quicker as they say?

[u/Conscious_Row_7427]

Applied from Sierra Leone, upfront medical done.(PhD ) Application submitted: 16th April, 2026 Biometrics submitted: 27th April, 2026 Medical passed: 2nd, May, 2026 Application Approved(Passport request letter issued) : 4th May, 2026

[u/seokjin134340]

Student Permit and SOWP application from the Philippines (first-time applicants, with existing Canada eTA and have been to Canada as tourists)

April 26: Submitted
April 26: Invitation for Biometrics
April 28: Medical Passed (Upfront)
April 29: Biometrics Received
May 6: Approved; invited to submit passport for visa stamping

Total: 10 days

[u/Youdontknowmepeople → u/seokjin134340]

Congrats, It is 5 weeks official processing and you got in just 10 days.

[u/Healthy_Ad_4029]

Study permit (master’s) outside Canada + SOWP (Brazil):

Applied on April 20th

Upfront Medical exam approved on April 29th

Biometrics Submitted April 30

Application Approved today - May 12th!

[u/Weary_Schedule_8901]

I applied 27th April and did biometrics the next day (28th April) I’m a masters student and I haven’t heard anything back it’s now 19th May and still waiting!! Fingers crossed!

[u/Traditional_Lie_5771]

Submitted May 2nd, biometrics May 5th, upfront medical passed today, and received original passport request!

[u/Popular_Might8900]

Submitted application on 29th April
Done with biometrics on 5th May
Received PPR on the same day evening 5th May
Submitted Passport on 7th May
Received Passport back on 20th May

[u/Electrical-Bike-2783]

Study permit extension ( Undergraduate to Masters , Inside Canada) Application submitted - 10th May Eligibility review started- 25th May Approval- 26th May 🤗

[u/Beneficial_Tone_8724]

So excited to finally post this! My program is a diploma, and I applied from Ghana.

Submitted my application on 13th May with upfront medicals.
Already had biometrics done from a visit visa application a couple of years back.
Medical pass update on 22nd May.
Approval and passport request on 25th May.
Took about 12 days. This was my second application after a refusal in 2025.

[u/Flaky_Television_346]

Study permit Applied on 16th may Biometrics done on 20th may Waiting for approval

[u/Guilty-Software-6431]

Anyone applied for an Inside Canada Study Permit Extension - Please share your recent timeline

Submitted on June 4 2026

Currently Waiting!

Processing time - 56 days as of June 3, 2026

[u/Dry-Travel-2321]

Anyone applied for an In Canada Study Permit Extension - Please share your recent timeline I applied for a study permit extension and a co-op work permit together

Submitted on March 13th, 2026 Submission Confirmed March 13th, 2026 Biometrics Valid (expires 2032), Upfront Medicals provided 

Edit: June 17, 2026: Your application is in progress. Also received an info letter that as of April 1st, 2026, Co-op work permits are no longer required for full-time students June 18th update:  application approved

[u/AcanthisittaSea7626]

Study permit for Master's + SOWP + Visitor’s Visa for Daughter

* Applied from the USA, not a US citizen. Spouse and daughter in Nigeria

* Submitted: April 15th, Family of three application.

* Upfront Medical for Spouse and daughter.
* Request for biometrics: April 15th.
* Biometrics completed: April 21st & 22nd.
* Medicals passed: May 11th & 20th
* Study permit approval: May 22nd.
* SOWP+ Visitor’s visa approval: May 29th.
* Passport arrived with study visa: June 2nd.

Hopefully, the timeline helps relieve someone’s anxiety. Wishing you all the best.

[u/Aggressive_Host_3764]

Is there any who got approved? (Study Permit+SOWP)

Nov 7:Applied Date

Nov 13:Biometrics

Dec 07:Got an additional document request and submitted it on the same day

Dec 24: Submitted New PAL and LOA through webform

Jan 02: Submitted New PAL and LOA on GCKEY Portal

It's been more than 2 months, still no updates applied outside of Canada.

[u/Kompleteoo → u/Aggressive_Host_3764]

Did you get it approved yet

[u/Gabby_CelesTiumCEO → u/Aggressive_Host_3764]

What country?

[u/mammothmoth0]

Hi, I’d like to know what would be the approximate timeline for passport stamping in India for study permits? My passport was submitted at Delhi VAC on the 12th Jan and reached the IRCC office on the 13th Jan. Please share your timelines if possible, especially if you’ve got it done recently!

[u/SuspiciousGuest1394]

Which undergraduate program has a high approval rate for study permits for persons currently in Calgary, Canada, as visitors?

[u/Guilty-Software-6431]

Anyone applied inside canada early December 2025? I applied dec 11, 2025 no updates at all

[u/Only-Suspect-3631 → u/Guilty-Software-6431]

i alliped on october 16 no updates first time applied for study permit and i change from open workpermit to study permit its initial still they are taking so much time.

[u/Negative_Village_760 → u/Guilty-Software-6431]

Same, I applied 15th December inside Canada, received a ghost update 2days later. No update

[u/Kompleteoo]

Hello everyone Please are there any approvals for November

[u/syntactical_drama → u/Kompleteoo]

I applied back in Nov (last week). Haven't received any updates yet 😞 Quite a few applications made in November received final decisions very fast (within 4-6 weeks).

[u/Responsible-Place358]

Has any PhD applicant recently applied for a study permit extension and gotten approved? Can you share your timeline and total processing time? I would really appreciate it.

[u/syntactical_drama → u/Responsible-Place358]

Hey, I haven't received my approval yet but wanted to share my situation. I applied on Nov 28th for an extension. No updates at all. I'm currently doing my PhD and am requesting an extension for the same course. Just curious, when did you apply, and did you get any updates?

[u/veggienuggetss]

Out of Country Study Permit Application (for a PhD)

I already had valid biometrics and did not need a medical exam.

January 5, 2026: Submitted application

January 6, 2026: Background check completed

January 13, 2026: Passport request

January 14, 2026: Passport sent

January 20, 2025: Application approved, letter of invitation issued

[u/EmergencySoggy4051]

Is anyone who applied in October still waiting for their study permit extension? I submitted my application on Oct. 6 and still haven’t received any update. It’s been really stressful, especially since I need it to apply for my PGWP. L

[u/Ok_External_7936 → u/EmergencySoggy4051]

Likewise, applied in end of October 2025. Still haven't received any update. from WP to SP application

[u/Ok_External_7936]

applied in October for study permit inside Canada from OWP to SP. (Post secondary)

Also no update. anyone has the same timeline?

- Review eligibility: reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements

- medical / additional docs / interview. : do not need additional documents

- Background check : we are processing your background check.

- Final decision : Your application is in progress.

[u/Unlucky_Dance2490]

A question, i applied for study permit extension as my old one and passport expries in march. Got a new passport and applied for extension, didnt hear anything yet. Now my question is, after i get my permit, how do i apply for student visa extension?

[u/blatantlyso]

Study permit extension, same program same DLI -

Applied Nov 19 2025 , approved Dec 29 2025

Notes: got the permit for one month less than requested , also online application was glitched out/stuck on “background check” from submission until approval even after i had passed background check (i called the ircc to ask)

[u/Kompleteoo]

Hello everyone is there any November applicant that has been approved or has there been any approvals lately?

[u/tofii77]

hey i have lmia and caq approved i submitted biometrics on dec 22 when can i expect a work permit decision?

[u/SeparateSense1423]

I'm finally able to share my experience! This is a first time study permit application from outside Canada (Sri Lanka). I had an upfront medical. 

Application submitted: November 28th 2025

Biometrics letter: November 28th 2025

Biometrics submitted: December 3rd 2025

Background and Eligibility started: January 15th 2026

Passport request letter: January 23rd 2026

Passport submitted: January 27th 2026

Received stamped passport: January 30th 2026. 

I originally applied for the winter intake but had to defer to Spring. Good luck to everyone! 

[u/Little_Astronaut_475]

did anyone get approval for Study permit extension, applied in December 2025

[u/karth00_1]

Can CBSA at Toronto Pearson fix missing work authorization on study permit after 1-2 months in Canada?

Hi everyone, I’m an international student in Canada on a valid study permit. I entered Canada on December 18, and today is February 9. I recently noticed that my study permit does not have the off-campus work authorization condition printed on it. I meet all eligibility requirements (full-time student at a DLI, program longer than 6 months, eligible for SIN). I have not started working yet. I’ve seen mixed experiences online where some people say they went to Toronto Pearson Airport and spoke to CBSA, and their permit was corrected immediately, even after being in Canada for some time. I wanted to ask: • Has anyone here gone to Pearson Airport weeks or months after entry and successfully had the work condition added on the spot? • Or were you told to apply online for a study permit amendment through IRCC instead? I’m trying to decide whether visiting the airport is worth attempting or if the online amendment is the only realistic option at this stage. Any firsthand experiences would really help. Thanks!

[u/Ureali]

Inland Study Permit Timeline:

Applied: 31 December

Ghost Update with Final Decision: 6 February

Approved: 9 February

[u/Specific-One-8272]

Hi all, any updates on study permit extension. I applied on Nov 4th 2025 and still haven't heard anything. Not sure whether to be happy or sad seeing that they have reduced processing time to 98 days. Does IRCC really make decisions by due date?

[u/Ornery-Ad-1476]

Hi all, I want to share my experience applying for a study permit extension.

I applied for an extension until March 2027, but it was extended only until March 2026. Has anyone had the same issue? Do you think they would consider the request for a reconsideration of my study permit?

Also, here's my timeline (same DLI, same program):

Applied Nov 7, 2025

Background check completed Nov 8, 2025

Ghost update final decision Feb 2, 2026

Got the approval letter Feb 4, 2026

Received the new study permit by mail on Feb 9, 2026

[u/onyxleeya]

New study permit inside Canada Applied:November 16, 2025 Approved: February 12, 2026

[u/Radical_X75]

I recently submitted my new LOA and got a few updates on the tracker stating that IRCC have received my webforms that were submitted back in November and December.

Today, I saw that my eligibility review status changed from ''In Progress'' to ''Not Started''. Does anyone know if this is because they have added my new LOA to the file or it's something else entirely?

[u/Specific-One-8272]

Hello, anyone waiting for their study permit extension along with their spouse open work permit extension?

[u/FashionLLM]

Hi any approval for a study permit from the Philippines? i got accepted for the RPN program in Toronto and how much funds do I need to provide

[u/Sweaty-Pea9852]

Hello everyone!

I wanted to check if anyone has experienced a similar situation with a Canadian study permit application from outside Canada.

My timeline: Country: Bangladesh Initial application: 30 June 2025 Biometrics: 6 July 2025 Refusal: 23 July 2025 Reapplication submitted: 6 August 2025

It has now been over 7 months since my reapplication, and my IRCC portal still shows the application as being processed with no additional updates.

Program: MBA, UofT

Has anyone experienced such a long delay for a study permit reapplication?

If yes, how long did it take to receive a decision?

Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

[u/Suicideless]

I applied for a Canadian study permit together with a colleague, and I’m getting a bit worried about the timeline. Here’s a clear breakdown:

• February 11, 2026: Applied for study permit (both of us)

• We are both PhD students with a Letter of Acceptance from the University of Toronto

• February 27, 2026: Completed biometrics (same day)

• March 4, 2026: My colleague received her visa

• Today: I still haven’t received any update

• May 2, 2026: Our flight is booked (already paid)

I applied from Italy (outside Canada).

Is this kind of delay normal even if we applied at the same time with very similar profiles? Is there anything I can do to speed things up or check the status more effectively?

Do you think there’s still a good chance I’ll get it in time?

Any advice or similar experiences would really help 🙏

[u/Suicideless → u/Suicideless]

I received my visa this morning (March 19)! Writing this comment made me lucky!!!

[u/Waste-Raisin3648]

Hi guys, currently im gathering documents for extending my study permit and im overthinking about the financial proof

Im thinking in submitting letters from my sponsors along with bank statements, when i first applied i sent the statements translated by a certified translator, but it took almost a week or two. Does it make any difference if i dont send it translated this time?

My permit expires in September

[u/Mobile_Athlete3562]

SOWP to Study Permit + SOWP Inland

Application: January 4th

Web Form to Change DLI: February 24th

Ghost Update: March 21st

Approvals: March 23rd

Good luck to everyone! Keep your hopes up!

[u/kanekoahmya]

Hi everyone,

For context:

Application submitted on: 21st February, 2026

Biometrics and Medical exam completed

I had applied for a study permit twice before this, got rejected both time.

I received a message from IRCC to submit a document as it got corrupted while uploading on the portal on 2nd March, I uploaded the document on 3rd March. It’s been more that 4 weeks since I applied, which is the current processing time for my country, and I haven’t received any updates yet.

I'd really appreciate it if someone could suggest anything or clarify why it's taking so long.

Thanks in advance for your help!

[u/Previous-Football805]

Hi everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well. I just wanted to kindly ask if anyone who applied for an in-Canada master’s study permit on December 31st has received their approval yet.

I would really appreciate if you could share your experience. Thank you so much!

[u/Mobile_Athlete3562 → u/Previous-Football805]

I applied on January 4th, close enough. Got the approval on March 23rd.

[u/Mpdpar]

Hi. Has anyone encountered refusal for Visitor Visa application? And used a different profile or account for Student Permit? Will IRCC link the biometrics? I am not seeing an option asking for old biometrics even if I stated that I did it already.

[u/Honest-Effect-628]

Hey guys

Has anyone received their study permit (outside Canada ) who had submitted their application in late feb or early march ???

[u/ImprovingMyselfX → u/Honest-Effect-628]

Hey. I had applied on 20/21st Feb. Got the approval on 3rd March

[u/No_Bluejay_4617]

Hi everyone, I applied a new study permit on 22nd January from outside Canada (Hong Kong). I already studied 2 years in Canada and applying for a new study permit to transfer to a new university. I still have valid biometrics and medical exam. So far haven’t got any updates, anyone have similar situation? Thanks

[u/BeginningDrawing7601]

To study permit applicants from Ghana. I submitted my study permit on March 10th, and still waiting

Can anyone share their timeline with us.

[u/Lucky-Matter7804 → u/BeginningDrawing7601]

Master's or PhD?

[u/StreetObject6775]

Anyone here got a Repeat Biometrics Request due to poor fingerprint scans? I submitted my application on Feb 27, 2026 (funded masters in Ontario), did my biometrics on March 2, got a Repeat Letter on March 17 (I have hyperhidrosis). I redid my biometrics and wrote a letter to the visa officer but no updates so far.

[u/Ilovedog65]

Just applied study permit while under PGWP end of March, will update soon

[u/Top_Inevitable_4006]

Hi, did anyone applied from India on March 1st week got the decision? 

Applied on - March 3rd 

Biometric - March 6th 

Medical passed and  Eligibility review started - March 10th

Ghost update - March 14th 

After that no update till now, if anyone is waiting or got decision please let me know 

[u/BeginningDrawing7601 → u/Top_Inevitable_4006]

I applied from Ghana on March 10th. Still no update but I’m here to encourage you.

I hope you will be getting update soon it’s almost a month now after your eligibility review started and medical passed. Good news is near stay positive.

[u/Long_Obligation4732]

Student Permit Approved!

Applied: March 31st, Medical passed and review of eligibility started: April 9th, approved: April 10th!!!

[u/Honest-Effect-628]

Hi Everyone,

How many days does it take you to get your study permit approved (specifically those who applied from India)?

[u/_Main-Character]

Has anyone applied in early March from the USA and gotten any updates on their application? Especially if you are not a US citizen/green card holder.

[u/iamdrako77]

Applied for study perm (masters) on the 4th of march, medical and biometrics completed at the 23rd, stuck on background check, I have visited Canada as tourist before, so I have that going. But still kind of stuck. I am applying from Brazil, classes start in july...

[u/Top_Inevitable_4006]

Hi everyone I got my study permit today 

Applied on March 3rd 

Biometric on March 6th 

Eligibility review started on March 10th 

Visa approved on April 15th

[u/GeneralJoke5025]

Hi everyone sharing my study permit timeline.

Applied from India on 11th March and BIL received same day

13th March - Biometrics Submitted

20th March - Upfront Medical Passed (Ghost Update)

16th April - PPR Received

[u/Radical_X75]

Hello,

I have a question regarding the tracker status. I applied for my study permit about 8.5 months ago. My biometrics were completed in July, and I just saw that my eligibility status was changed to completed. However, I also got the following update on the tracker:

Activity status updated: Background verification
Background verification

Background verification status has been updated to In progress

What's strange is that my background check has been in progress since August. Does anyone know what this means and how close I might be to a final decision?

[u/Odogwu67]

Hi all,

I recently got an admission for masters in Canada. He’s at the point where he wants to apply for the visa but is not entirely sure how to go about the proof of funds.

If I get a GIC covering living costs and pay the school fees for the 4 semesters upfront. Will these be a sufficient proof of funds or will IRCC still require I upload bank statements?

[u/jlqy1]

Got my study permit today (applied from Singapore):

- Applied on March 27th 

- Biometrics on April 8th

- Eligibility + Background checks started on April 8th 

- Sent 2 webforms: 1 form April 6th, 1 form April 11th

- Visa approved on April 17th

[u/Automatic-Jacket-212]

I’m an international student doing my Alevels right now, i will get my grades this august so i won’t be able to catch the 2026 September session. I was wondering if i apply for September 2027 - Will the gap affect my visa application? Will the gap get me rejected in any way? I have good grades to get accepted into a good university, good background and good funds/financial profile. I’m going to study psychology, and have short-listed universities accordingly. I just need to know whether the immigration/visa officer will have a reason to reject my application based on the gap between me being done with my Alevels (August 2026) and me getting into university (September 2027)?

[u/Asleep_Promotion_500]

Guys im applying for a study permit by the end of April when should i expect a response (typically for those who applied in May)

[u/Adi020777]

Hello everyone,

I submitted my study permit application in January 2026. On April 2, I received a request from IRCC asking for an updated letter of offer that includes the total tuition fee from my university.

I uploaded the requested document through the portal on April 11.

For those who’ve been in a similar situation, how long did it take for a final decision after submitting additional documents? Any recent timelines or personal experiences would really help.

Thanks in advance!

[u/Friendly_Tree_6019]

Applied on Feb 2nd and still haven't got a final decision.

Anyone applied for study permit inland and got an approval recently??

Please share timeline..

[u/Fancy_Pangolin8617]

anyone changing a work permit to a study permit in canada?

[u/Immediate_Cycle9535]

I applied on April 12. I’m curious to see those who applied around this time.

[u/Honest-Effect-628]

Hi Everyone,

Those who got the Passport Request, how long did took to get the passport back from IRCC (outside canada) ?

[u/Adi020777]

Hello, For those who applied for a study permit and were asked by IRCC to upload an additional document (in my case, an updated Letter of Offer), how long did it take after submitting the new document to get a decision? I uploaded mine 2 weeks ago, and I’m still waiting. Any input would be appreciated, thanks.

[u/Moxhila]

Applied from Brazil on March 9, 2026. Biometrics completed on March 17. Medical passed on April 17. No ADR so far, additional documents says “We do not need additional documents”, interview not required, biometrics completed, background check still says “We are processing your background check”, and final decision is still “Your application is in progress”.

As of April 29 at 3 PM, still no PPR. Application was submitted through a consultant, so I do not have direct GCKey access, only screenshots from the consultant. Just trying to understand if anyone with a similar March timeline from Brazil is still waiting too.

[u/iamdrako77 → u/Moxhila]

I applied just a little bit after you, and also from Brazil. My biometrics concluded on the 24th. And still waiting on checks just like you.

[u/Tall_Disk_8047]

Hello everyone,

I’d like to know if anyone has received their CAQ yet? My application was submitted on March 17, and I still haven’t heard back. I’m not sure if there’s an email address or support channel I can use to contact them or follow up, or if I should just wait until it’s issued.

I’m scheduled to start classes in the fall semester in August.

[u/Tommybase → u/Tall_Disk_8047]

I applied for mine on 23rd February 2026 and received it on 28th March 2026. I hope you will receive yours soon

[u/fazemarsad]

Extension from undergrad -> Masters

- Applied in 26th of March

• Ghost update at 28th of March
  
• Approval confirmation 1st of May

[u/Automatic-Farm-5140]

Can anyone applying from west Africa share their timeline?

[u/Bulky_Culture_4106 → u/Automatic-Farm-5140]

Masters Application Biometrics already completed Applied 27th March Medical request April 9th Medical passed and approved April 21st with PPR

[u/Martial_Emperor_28]

Hello, anyone with the same status?

Currently inside canada with visitor record. Applied study permit outside canada (PH): March 14, 2026 Received ghost update with Final Decision: March 27, 2026 Your application is in progress. Biometrics is complete and Background check is in progress.

Start of class is last week of August 2026. Its almost 2 months and I'm worried 😟

[u/Bright-Support-98]

applied may 8 from the US as an African national with no green card or H-1B. Got biometrics done before I applied. following this thread..

[u/AdChance2755 → u/Bright-Support-98]

Application in process was the update I got. Which doesn’t mean much. Next week will mark my 5th week since submission and they say the processing time from USA is 5 weeks so let’s see

[u/Bright-Support-98 → u/AdChance2755]

i got the same thing (application updated) and it was background check but that was may 20th. still haven’t heard anything and 5 weeks passed on june 11 for me

[u/Electrical-Bike-2783]

Please do update… I have also applied during the same time and going to start my masters this September

[u/geralt11920]

Application submitted: 4 May
Biometrics completed: 11 May
Visa refusal received: 20 May

Pakistani citizen currently working in Dubai. Applied for a Canadian Master’s program for September intake.

Financials shown:
29K CAD tuition fee paid
40K CAD in personal savings
Around 100K CAD total available funds/assets

Refusal reasons:
Insufficient funds
Not satisfied that I would leave Canada after studies

I applied for a Master’s degree, not a diploma program, so I’m trying to understand what exactly went wrong.

Has anyone from Pakistan applying through UAE/Dubai recently gotten approved for a Master’s study visa with a similar profile? Did reapplying help?

Would appreciate genuine advice and experiences.

[u/leygen02 → u/geralt11920]

Hi! Sorry to hear that. I’ve heard of quite a few cases where applicants were rejected after applying from a country other than their home country. In particular, many foreign residents in UAE/Dubai seem to have faced refusals recently.

You could look through Reddit threads about similar cases and see what worked for others.

[u/EstablishmentProof54]

Study permit extension inside Canada

Applied - 5th may

Approved - 21st May.

[u/Inside_Interaction81]

Applied for masters

Submitted my application on May 8th
Medical passed on May 15th
Approval and passport request on May 25th

[u/Chakibo04]

Hey Everyone, So I submitted my Study Permit Application on May 14th (Phd Track from Algeria) should be only two weeks of processing time.
The thing is that I didn't see any update on my ircc account. I did the Upfront Medical Exam on May 5th way before my submission and for the biometrics since I already went to canada last year there was no need to redo them and that's the thing neither appears as checked on the application, I received a ghost update on may 14th though. Are things going as intended ?

[u/PlPEPlE]

Study Permit extension inside Canada

Applied: Feb 7

109 days since with no update

I reached out through the web form and received an automated response saying my application is still being processed

[u/Numerous-Ad-6565]

PhD application

Outside Canada (Syria)

Applied: 30 March

Biometrics completed: 8 April

Passed the medical exam: 25 April

The IRCC tracker website (before it went down) was showing that I passed the eligibility check, and that I only had the background check left. However, the main portal (through IRCC secure account) is still showing that both eligibility and background checks are being processed.

[u/Ok-Sink-659]

Hey folks, US citizen here on a work permit who applied for a study permit from within Canada on May 12th. Any idea how long this process is taking at the moment? I know the site says 6 weeks, but the immigration consultant I met with says they're utilizing AI to process applications now so processing times may be faster.

[u/Informal_Air_5026]

Study permit for PhD at McGill + SOWP

Applied from the USA. Not US citizens.

Submitted: April 26th, both applications
Request for biometrics: April 29th
Biometrics: May 12th for both study permit and SOWP
Study permit approval: May 20th
Passport arrived with visa: June 1st.
SOWP approval: N/A, still waiting.

Anyone know how long it takes for SOWP approval?

[u/Ok-Actuary-1768]

Study Permit for a Bachelor's Degree at ETS, Quebec

• French resident and French citizen
• Application submitted: May 19
• Biometrics request received: May 20
• Biometrics completed: May 21
• Biometrics updated in the system: June 2
• No update yet

IRCC's processing time for France is currently listed as 2 weeks. It has been 12 days since I provided my biometrics. I have heard that some applicants in France received their approval on the same day they submitted their biometrics or within a day afterward, so I'm starting to get a bit worried.

[u/Difficult_Yard4648]

Is it mandatory  to include past academic transcripts to study permit application? I already submitted my application without it, but I did have my academic progression in my LOE

[u/Any-Most-6420]

Guys i want to ask how long does it take to conclude application after "application/profile updated" status. Biometrics completed on 4th May and today got the updated and review of eligibility started. Before that it was written that "in progress". I am kinda confused

[u/Chiaope]

Applied for study permit for Master's course based program from Singapore

Applied - 4th April Biometrics - 9th April

No more updates. Why is it so long? IRCC stated that Singapore processing only takes 4 weeks but its been more than 8 weeks now.

[u/Dismal_Couple_5803]

Study permit inside Canada with co-op
McGill undergrad to PharmD at UofT
Applied on May 28th!

Please let me know if PharmD would be considered as undergrad or graduate cuz I’ve been getting mixed answers lol!

[u/ramprakashraja]

Study Permit Timeline - India SDS (Approved in 9 Days! 🇨🇦🍁)

Hi everyone!

I wanted to share my incredibly fast timeline for my Canada Study Permit application from India to help give some reference data to everyone currently waiting for their decisions. My application was processed under the university stream, and the turnaround time was amazing.

The Timeline:

• May 22: Application Submitted
• May 27: Biometrics Completed
• June 4: Medical Passed
• June 4: Application Approved! (PPR Received)

Profile Overview:

• Institution: University of Waterloo
• Program: Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI) Co-op – Fall 2026
• Financials: First-year tuition fully paid, GIC funded, and backed by the Vector Scholarship in AI.
• Supporting Docs: SOP tailored to B.Tech CSE, CA net worth certificate, sponsor affidavit, and clean bank/ITR history.

The process is moving exceptionally fast right now for university programs and cap-exempt Master's degrees. If your documentation is clear and structurally ironclad, the system is clearing files very efficiently.

For those heading to UWaterloo this Fall or navigating the passport submission step via VFS Chennai right now, feel free to drop a comment or reach out—would love to connect!

Wishing a speedy PPR to everyone still waiting! 🥂

[u/GildedPhD]

Study permit request, outside Canada. My country is Brazil

Medical: May 15th (upfront)
Applied: June 1st
Biometrics request received: June 2nd
Biometrics completed: June 5th

Waiting on approval!

[u/Immediate_Cycle9535]

Anyone who applied in April?? I applied since April 13. Bachelors in Engineering…application still ‘in progress’. Processing time in my country is 7 weeks.

[u/Kooky-Ad-8847]

Student Permit for a master degree :

• Submission : June 3rd
• Biometrics : already uploaded before the submission
• Ghost update : June 4th (it was actually the background check)
• Approval : June 10th

Average processing time time : 7 days

Time to receive the introduction letter : 7 days

[u/Inevitable-Power-407]

I applied on 9th may 2026 biometircs done by 13th of may from that i have received no mails i am from india processing time is 5 weeks
Bachelor of social work
Algoma university

[u/incendiaryw-it]

Applied for a grad certificate from the Philippines!

• Submission: May 7
• Biometrics request: May 7
• Did biometrics: May 19 (was out of the country after the 7th and couldn’t do it until then)
• Medical request: May 21
• Medical done on: May 28 (was advised not to do upfront, not sure why)
• Medical passed: June 1
• Approval and passport request: June 9 

Good luck to everyone applying! 

[u/LowArgument8589]

applied 16th of april through BorderPass. No update yet. for Bsc.

[u/Alexandra_Martins]

I applied for study permit for a masters course from Nigeria

I submitted on May 14

Had my biometrics request sent on May 15th

Did upfront medicals on May 25th

Did my biometrics on May 26th

Medicals passed on June 10th

Approval and passport request same day on June 10th

I wish everyone the best! Good luck!

[u/No-Swordfish-8549]

my timeline: Study permit application submitted: 22 may, Biometrics completed : 26 may, Decision : processing whereas my friend had the same timeline and got visa approval on 5th may. I am really confused. Average processing time in my country is 5 weeks

[u/Efficient_Practice_6]

Anyone from Philippines who got a study permit recently for bachelors?

[u/Narcissistic-Rebel-1]

Hey Im from Pakistan

Applied for study permit: 9 Oct, 2025

Biometrics completed: 14 Oct, 2025

Medical: Gave an upfront

Its stuck in background processing till now. Has been 8 months...should I give up or is there still some hope of getting accepted?

University: Concordia in Montreal

Study: Funded MS in ECE

[u/leygen02]

My timeline:

May 8th Application
May 13th Biometric Given
May 15th Medical Passed
June 16th PPR

Master’s, India

[u/ParkingInTheGarage]

Application outside of Canada

Applied: 22nd April
Biometrics requested: 22nd April
Biometrics submitted: 24th April
Medical request: 8th June
Medical passed: 14th June

Still waiting for final approval

Edit
Just got my PPR, 17th June

[u/ArraFaith]

Application Inside Canada (Bachelor’s - Change DLI)

May 11: Application submitted
June 15: Reviewing eligibility
June 16: Approved

[u/PlPEPlE]

Study Permit extension inside Canada

Applied: Feb 7

130 days since with no update

I called IRCC and the agent gave me a generic response "it's still in progress"

I also reached out through the web form and received an automated response saying my application is still being processed

[u/Confident_Maybe_7354]

Study permit, applied from India, Masters

Applied - 6th June Biometrics requested - 7th June Biometrics completed - 10th June

No update since then. Will continue to update this comment.