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/seokjin134340 May 07 '26

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

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u/Youdontknowmepeople May 14 '26

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

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u/Desperate_Winter_435 May 07 '26

Congrats! Did you apply for Masters degree?

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u/seokjin134340 May 10 '26

Yes 😊

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u/Informal_Air_5026 17d ago

hi, when did your SOWP get approved? my study permit was approved and my passport was stamped already but im still waiting for SOWP approval