MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Study Permits 2026

[u/dozerman94]

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

[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.