A valid study permit is a mandatory document for an international student pursuing studies in Canada. However, there are times when a student takes longer than the stipulated time to complete his/her program of study. Also, there are occasions when the students transfer to a program of study that has a longer duration. Here, the need for study permit extension might arise.
The following are two circumstances in which an international student needs to extend the Study Permit in Canada:
To avoid any hassle, it is highly recommended to apply for the extension at least 3 to 4 months before the expiry of the current Study Permit.
While your Study Permit is still valid, you can apply for an extension. The major drawback of applying for extending a student visa closer to the expiry date of your permit is that you will be on “implied status.” It means you can neither work nor study once your current study visa expires. You will be left with only two choices:
For a Canadian Study Permit extension, the international student must electronically apply for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Please be advised to submit your application online unless otherwise specified. The Government of Canada prefers temporary resident applications from within Canada to be made electronically. These applications are the ones:
You need to fill and validate the required forms. Include the necessary supporting documents along with the application fees, and send the package to the authorized mailing address of IRCC.
When applying for an extension of your Study Permit, you must pay $150 as your application fee. You can always check the updated fee structure at www.canada.ca
The processing time for a Study Permit extension is approximately 71 days. However, you can check the standard time for the processing of your application at www.canada.ca
If an international student is seeking to extend the study permit, then he should have:
Suppose a student aspires to continue his/her studies in Quebec after their CAQ expires. In that case, they must apply for a new CAQ from the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (MIDI).
Once your study permit extension is approved, you must continue complying with the following requirements to maintain the validity of your visa:
Yes, a Canada Study Permit Application can be refused if all the necessary conditions for the visa are not met. For professional help, you can consult us today! Contact our Immigration Consultant in Brampton today at +1 289 298 1000 or Book Free Consultation Now on our website canozvisas.com
Yes. You can stay in Canada as a temporary resident until a decision is made on your new permit application. You must apply for a new permit before your original permit expires.
When applying for an extension of your Study Permit, you must pay $150 as your application fee. You can always check the updated fee structure at www.canada.ca
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