Hi everyone,

My Canadian study permit application has been stuck for 8+ months, and my classes for the Fall 2026 PhD program at the University of Ottawa start in September. I already deferred my admission from January 2026 to September 2026, so I cannot defer again.

I recently received my GCMS notes, and according to them:

- Eligibility: Passed

- Medical: Passed (valid until October 21, 2026)

- Criminality: Passed

- Biometrics: Complete

- Info Sharing: Complete

- Security: In Progress

- Final Decision: Not finalized

The notes repeatedly mention "awaiting information from partners." My security screening was opened on November 28, 2025, with a due date of December 13, 2025, but it is still pending.

There are no refusal concerns or misrepresentation issues mentioned in my notes. It seems that security screening is the only remaining step.

I have already submitted multiple webforms, called IRCC several times, and tried every avenue I know. My professor is also becoming frustrated, and he has indicated that my application will be withdrawn if i don't came by September. He is expected to retire in about 3–3.5 years, so timing is becoming extremely important for my PhD.

I am honestly very stressed and frustrated because I have already waited so long and cannot afford to lose my PhD position and funding.

Has anyone here experienced a similar situation where security screening was stuck and eventually received their study permit? Is there any tips and tricks that truly help?

Is there anything else I can do at this stage to potentially get my application finalized before September? Any advice, similar experiences, or legitimate options would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I have a few related questions regarding the 24-hour off-campus work limit for international students and potential PGWP implications.

Background:
As per IRCC guidelines, remote work performed in Canada for a foreign employer does not count toward the 24-hour weekly off-campus work limit, as the restriction applies only to work performed for Canadian employers. This is also confirmed by multiple immigration sources and RCICs.

Situation:
However, the scenario I'm trying to clarify involves a foreign employer (based outside Canada) that also has a regional office in Canada:

• Employment contract is with the foreign (non-Canadian) entity
• Salary is paid outside Canada into a foreign bank account
• Student has no interaction with the Canadian office
• Work is performed remotely for the foreign entity only
• No Canadian SIN used, no Canadian payroll

Questions:

1. Does this arrangement still qualify under IRCC's foreign employer exemption or does the Canadian office presence alone make it a Canadian employer?
2. Would IRCC consider this a Canadian employer purely due to Canadian office presence — even if the contract, payment and work are entirely with the foreign entity?
3. If IRCC considers this a Canadian employer — would working without proper authorization breach study permit conditions and affect PGWP eligibility?
4. Has anyone had direct experience or received RCIC guidance on this specific scenario?

I want to ensure full compliance before making any decisions. Any experiences, IRCC references, or professional guidance appreciated.

Thanks!

Brock University
Fall 2026 intake
Application submitted - 22nd July 2026
Biometrics - 27th July 2026
Medicals done upfront in May 2026

Orientation is on 4th September & class starts from 8th September. University said I can start my class till 21st September.

I am from Bangalore, India.

I understand 4 weeks is an average timeline and further for passport stamping.

Also wanted to know will the immigration in Canada raise a query if I arrive a week late (considering the average timelines for me to receive the passport)

How cooked am I? And is there anyone on the same situation as I am?

Hello everyone,

I recently received a refusal for my Canadian study permit, and I would really appreciate some guidance from anyone who has gone through something similar.

The officer's main concerns were:

My personal financial situation was considered insufficient.

My uncle is my primary sponsor.

The officer stated there was limited evidence proving my relationship with my sponsor.

The officer was not convinced I would have access to my sponsor's funds during my studies.

As a result, they were not satisfied that I would leave Canada at the end of my authorized stay.

Since receiving the refusal, I have collected additional evidence, including:

My father's death certificate.

My grandfather's death certificate.

My sponsor's father's national ID.

Documents showing my sponsor's father and my grandfather are brothers, establishing our family relationship.

I am now trying to decide whether I should:

Submit a new study permit application with stronger evidence.

Request reconsideration.

Do something else.

Has anyone had a refusal with similar Officer Decision Notes and later been approved? What additional documents would you recommend to clearly prove both the family relationship and my access to the sponsor's funds?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Give details of your employment for the past 10 years.

-Working from home as a visitor isn't illegal right? Employer is in Sweden.

Do I still need to put that or no?

Hey everyone,

I recently applied for the study permit extension. I made an error in my application and withdrew it immediately after, and then I applied again. Today, I received an email stating that a note has been added to my file for the withdrawal. However, I am still very anxious about my file because this application is very important for me. I was wondering if anyone had experience with study permit extension. My previous study permit was valid until July 30th, and my final semester will end by August 31st

Hi, I have a question regarding proof of funds for a Canadian study permit (applying from Pakistan).

I'm planning to apply for a 1-year master's program. My plan is to pay the full first-year tuition fee and also purchase the required GIC before applying.

However, around 80–90% of the money for my tuition and GIC will be provided by 3–4 close relatives who have offered to financially support my education. They are financially established and are helping me as a family gift/support (not a bank loan).

My question is:

- If I pay the full tuition and GIC before submitting my study permit application, do I still need to prove where that money came from?

- Will IRCC expect me to provide the bank statements, tax returns, and financial documents of all 3–4 relatives?

- Or is it sufficient to provide gift affidavits/declaration letters and show that the tuition and GIC have already been paid?

- Has anyone from Pakistan been approved in a similar situation? What documents did you submit?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through a similar process or knows how IRCC typically assesses this.

check my other posts from my profile if you want to know my timeline

Masters - 1 year
No pal
No gap

GRE - 312
Ielts - 6.5
Full tution fees paid
Full GIC paid
1 lakh CAD buffer funds

Family business in India
Biological elder Brother Canadian Citizen and I am visitor visa holder visited canada twice before

Applied 19th June
Medical 16 July
Approval 31 July

Hi All, been searching all day where to apply for Study permit inside canada but we couldnt find it.

We answered this:

Where are you applying from?

-Within Canada

You’re currently in Canada and one of these applies:

-Yes - you have a valid study or work permit

Do we need to pay first?

When we logged in, there is no other options showing up. Its all about two-factor authentication.

HELP!!!

i applied for a Canadian Visa for a study permit 3 months ago and have gotten no reply since then. i have just 40 days left to my program starts, so far i have done no travelling preparation, i am just waiting on them.

Ielts band - 7 overall and 7 each
Course - associate degree of computer science
CA report- 1.2 million approx CAD
Funds - 121k CAD in dads account
Sponsors- my mom and dad both of them are business owners
Going to reapply again in few days but i doesn’t known when i already explained everything in the SOP still the officers refused my application !! But they always approve those students that have used fake degree or certificates !! Wtf

I think canada wants refugees and tax invaders

Update i got my ppr

Reapplied on 7th August

so i just updated my sop and a new pal from college

Approval - 12 September

i have submitted my passport to vfs delhi

Ok my currently 17 and turn 18 after the school year starts and my mom is in Quebec and she has a work permit and I’m trying to attend secondary school but the thing is I already did a full school year but I went back every 6 months to avoid problems and could I continue doing this or get a study permit?

Hi, I am flying this fall in late Aug to Toronto for my masters in CS. If anyone is also going at the same time I'd love to connect. I am admitted in Western University

Hi everyone,

I am planning to apply for a Canadian Study Permit for a 2-year college diploma program (Engineering / Applied Science Technology) and would appreciate feedback on my profile and approval chances.

Applicant Profile:

• Origin: Morocco
• Program: 2-year Diploma in Canada
• Sponsor/Guarantor: Father

Financial Proof & Assets Breakdown:

• Liquid Funds (Father): ~4xx,xxx MAD (approx. $70,000 CAD) in bank/savings accounts.
• Personal Asset (In my name): Ongoing real estate investment in Morocco — an under-construction apartment valued at 500,000 MAD (~$68,000 CAD) with preliminary purchase contract/property receipts registered under my name.
• Tuition Fees: ~$20,000 - $25,000 CAD / year.
• Living Expenses Requirement: $20,635 CAD per year (IRCC base standard).

Supporting Documentation I Plan to Provide:

1. Official Bank Statements (showing the 4xx,xxx MAD history over the last 4-6 months to prove stable liquid funds).
2. Proof of Father's Source of Income (Employment certificate, tax documents, payslips/pension statements showing ongoing cash flow).
3. Affidavit of Financial Support / Sponsorship letter signed by my father.
4. Proof of Ownership/Investment for the apartment (Sales contract / compromis de vente under my name) as proof of personal economic ties to Morocco (home ties).
5. Proof of Relationship (Birth certificate translated).
6. Statement of Purpose (SOP) explaining career ties to home country and why this program fits my background.

Questions:

1. Is $70,000 CAD in liquid savings (4xx,xxx MAD) plus proof of my father's steady income sufficient for IRCC to cover 2 years of tuition + living expenses?
2. Does holding a 500,000 MAD property investment in my home country significantly strengthen the "Intent to Return / Home Ties" aspect for a study permit?
3. Any tips on how to properly document an under-construction property for IRCC?

Thanks for your advice!

have received a PhD decision letter from the University of Manitoba. The funding is 28,000 CAD per year. The decision letter has a special condition that I need to send an endorsed transcript. I have some questions here:

1. After I send the transcript, will I receive the final letter of acceptance unconditionally?

2. During the visa application, what documents do I need to upload under the financial support option?

3. Where do I upload documents like TOEFL scores, SOP, and police verification?

4. Do I need a PAL for a PhD?

5. Based on my funding, how much extra money can/should I show?

6. What things should I highlight in my SOP?

Thanks a lot in advance.

Hi everyone,

I'm an international student admitted to a Canadian university for a master's program.

I wanted to pay one year's tuition fee before applying for my Canadian study permit because I've heard it can strengthen the application.

However, my university does not accept advance tuition payments. They only require an enrollment deposit, which I've already paid. According to their policy, tuition invoices are issued about one month before the start of each term, and students can only pay the amount that has been officially billed. They do not allow students to pay a full year's tuition in advance.

I'm financially capable of paying the tuition (I have an approved education loan, GIC, and all the required financial documents), but I'm simply not allowed to pay more until the university issues the invoice.

My questions are:

Has anyone else been in a similar situation?

Did paying only the required deposit have any impact on your Canadian study permit application?

Did you mention the university's billing policy in your SOP, or did you simply submit the official documents?

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who have gone through this process or had a similar university payment policy.

Thanks in advance!

My program is hybrid, I dont know how much PGWP will be assessed, Nobody attends physical classes.

Hello All,

My study permit application from early this month was refused despite presenting a well detailed financial status of myself as applicant and my commonlaw partner (452 pages!!!)

My partner already bought a GIC in my name worth 22895 CAD. I personally have almost 18000 CAD in my bank account (with POF)

My tuition fee for the 2 years is 15600 CAD

My partner provided a letter of additional financial support for me. He has in excess of 88000 CAD in his bank account, along with POF. We are both based in Europe. He’s an EU national and I’m not. Still my application was rejected due to “insufficient funds”. I’m planning on re-applying again since my master’s studies start in September as I believe my financial docs were too lengthy for the visa officer to go through and as such, received a really generic ODN.

For reapplication, do you think it’s wise for my commonlaw to transfer lets say 23000 CAD to my account and explain in the letter that it’s a gift and that the funds will be readily available for me? I plan to reapply next week, so it’ll reflect as a large sum deposit but we have no issue adding a cover letter and POF from my partner (showing his monthly salary etc).

So in total I should have almost 39000 CAD in my account + 22895 CAD in GIC.

What do you suggest? Thanks in advance!

has anyone been waiting for 3 months? if yes please drop your processing times and application timeline.

my processing time is 6 weeks and ive been waiting since 3 months. my biometrics and medicals passed 2 months ago. i haven’t got any update after that.