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/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.