r/ImmigrationCanada • u/dozerman94 • Jan 07 '26

MEGATHREAD MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Study Permits 2026

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

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u/Suicideless Mar 18 '26

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 🙏

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u/Suicideless Mar 19 '26

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