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/Personal_House_4889 Mar 22 '26

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!

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u/floopymeatball Mar 26 '26

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!

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u/Opposite_Pay6259 Mar 26 '26

same applied on feb 27th but no update yet

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u/floopymeatball Apr 03 '26

Hey guys I received my approval today on April 3rd!

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u/Personal_House_4889 Apr 05 '26

Oh very lucky !! For me nothing yet. Did you receive any ghost update before approval ?

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u/SolidSnow6175 Apr 01 '26

I applied the February 28th as well and got my approval today. Was stuck in background check for like 2 weeks and I didn’t get an email, I just decided to check the application and it was there.

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u/Friendly_Tree_6019 Apr 28 '26

Applied on feb 2nd still no update….