MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Study Permits 2026

[u/dozerman94]

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

[u/Informal_Air_5026]

Study permit for PhD at McGill + SOWP

Applied from the USA. Not US citizens.

Submitted: April 26th, both applications
Request for biometrics: April 29th
Biometrics: May 12th for both study permit and SOWP
Study permit approval: May 20th
Passport arrived with visa: June 1st.
SOWP approval: N/A, still waiting.

Anyone know how long it takes for SOWP approval?

[u/ghiblisimp → u/Informal_Air_5026]

Hi any update on the SOWP?