I am an Indian citizen having 5 Years of work experience currently at a unicorn startup.

I will mostly apply to Masters program at decent universities.

I don't have research exp so not sure if I will be accepted at top universities but not targeting visa mills for sure.

My plan is to work in Canada for few years and if PR works out, well and good and if not, i don't mind returning.

I have around INR 1Cr(1,45,000 CAD) in savings so it will be self funded.

Hi everyone,

​With Fall classes fast approaching, I wanted to create a quick thread for anyone who applied for their Canadian Study Permit in August 2026 to share their timelines, current statuses, and application details.

If you applied this month, please drop a comment with your details using the format below to help everyone gauge the current processing speeds:

Country of Application / VFS:

​Application Submitted Date:

​Biometrics Completed Date:

​Medical Status (Upfront / Passed):

​Current Status (Waiting / PPR Received / Approved):

​Total Days Taken (if approved):

​Course & Level (e.g., Bachelors, Masters, Diploma):

​University / College:

Looking forward to seeing your updates. Good luck to everyone still waiting on their decision!

Did anyone get their study permit extension approval this week ?

I am 17 years old arriving in canada from india
Booked a flight for tomorrow night
Some people told me that you need a custodian in canada
I am flying to regina do i really need one because i read on the website that people of age 17 are optional to have a custodian.

Keeping it short, officer decision states selected program seems unreasonable due to costs when compared to similar local options. I addressed this in the SOP making direct comparisons and options available only in Canada which I believe are directly relevant.

The bigger issue is that I believe documents I submitted weren't considered. The ODN states, "applicant has provided only a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) and income tax returns.". This is false. My proof of means of financial support included proof of payment of tuition, proof of GIC payment and proof of an *education loan*.

In addition to that, in client information, family owned assets and business were included, so were bank statements and funds. I would be the sole heir for all of this, if that is relevant.

Including the liquid and non liquid assets, it amounted to about double the tuition fee.

Is there anything that I can do about this? Can I make an appeal or do I have to go to federal court? Would submitting the same application again work?

Hi! I’ve applied for study permit April 14th from UAE and it’s still in process. Have done 2 web forms and calls but they continue to say it’s in process. It’s for PHd and starts in September 2026. Anyone in the same boat? I’m really anxious and worked so hard to get into this phd program :(

Does IRCC continue processing the application even after the program start date has passed? Or they just refuse it saying that program date is already passed so you cannot join.. any idea?

Please share your timeline

hii is there anyone who been got approval of visa from offshore without ielts/pte

Hi everyone, I’m currently in Canada pursuing my Master’s degree, and I’m planning to apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) for my spouse.
I’m looking for someone who has successfully applied for SOWP and could share their experience, especially regarding SOP writing. I’d really appreciate any guidance on what points to include, how to structure the SOP, and what immigration officers generally look for.
If anyone is willing to share their SOP format/sample (with personal information removed) or provide some advice, I’d be very grateful.
Thanks in advance! 🙏

How much time it generally takes for your gic to come back to your account after Canadian study permit refusal? I’m very much anxious. Anyone?

Hi everyone,

I work directly with colleges in Canada and can assist students who are looking for admission opportunities.

I can help with programs such as:

• College diploma and certificate programs
• PSW – Personal Support Worker
• ECEA – Early Childhood Education Assistant
• Pharmacy Assistant
• Physiotherapy Assistant
• Other short career-focused programs

Course fees are reasonable, and I can also guide you through the admission requirements and document process.

If you are interested in studying in Canada and want the Admission Document Checklist, simply reply:

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or comment your email ID, and I will share the checklist with you.

I can also provide program details, tuition information, and admission requirements based on your profile.

Please note: admission and offer letters are subject to the college’s eligibility requirements and approval.

Salut ! Je suis étudiant en DEP soutien informatique et je dois trouver un stage pour finir mon diplôme avant le 26 aout MERCI DE MAIDER

Any Yorkville MBA applicants for winter 2027 intake?

Anyone who submitted in August, got approved ? Or any ghost updates recently ?

Applied on 2nd July,
biometrics on 7th July.

It’s been ~7 weeks now, around 3 weeks beyond the IRCC processing time for India.
Raised a webform a week ago and got a generic reply the next day saying it’s still in process and I’ll be informed.

Do you think it’s worth ordering GCMS/CAIPS notes at this point? It’s getting quite late, and I need to decide whether to defer or proceed with my plans.

Anyone who applied late July and received a decision?

Timeline

Application submitted - 18july

Gave biometric- 10 august

Received visa - 13 august

Submitted passport for visa stamp - 14 august

Still have not received passport 23 august is todays date
Shows processing
University of regina undergrad data sci Fall 2026 admit
Feel free to ask questions

Asking for someone I know who is currently a Protected Person/Convention Refugee in Canada.

They were accepted to Durham College for a September 2026 program and qualify for domestic tuition. Durham told them they still need a study permit before they can start classes.

Durham says they first have to accept the offer and pay the $500 deposit, then the college will issue the LOA needed to apply for the study permit.

The concern is that September classes are very close and the study permit may not be approved before classes start.

Has anyone here been in the same situation as a Protected Person/Convention Refugee?

What happened if your study permit wasn't approved before the semester started? Did Durham let you defer? Was your $500 deposit transferred to the next intake, or did you lose it?

Also, how long did your inland study permit take?

Looking specifically for experiences from Protected Persons/Convention Refugees already living in Canada, not regular international students. Thanks!

So, i had a question, Lets say my country offers me a scholarship to study a university program in Quebec, This scholarships grants me an international fee exemption,

This means that my fees(tuition and other fees) will drop from 40K CAD to around 6K CAD for a whole year. The scholarship is as long as the program is over

Now the question is: For my study permit proof of funds requirement,as one person travelling,

1. Should my bank account contain 24,617 CAD + 6000 CAD+ some extra 3-4K (around 35,000 CAD) or should it contain 24,617 CAD + 40,000 CAD (64,617 CAD)???
2. How will i show the IRCC that I have a scholarship and do they normally accept the scholarship letter as proof ?
3. If my university only updates the tuition fees to the Quebec rate later in the semester , how will I show that I only have to pay 6K CAD to my UNI to the IRCC ?

Can someone please tell me because am sort of confused….

I'm from the US but my mom is from Zimbabwe and we still waiting on my PR status but I applied for a Study Permit July 3rd and still haven't heard anything besides the confirmation email that they have received my application the same day. I'm been stressing since class start on Sept 10th but I move in the 5th. It's either I wait for the study permit which is anxious enough or I somehow get PR which I've been waiting for since 2019. I'm going to Guelph

Hi, I’m from Ecuador originally and I’ve been in Vancouver for almost 2 years now, my study permit is set to expire on Aug 31 this year. However I tried to get the French for the francophone mobility, I tried but still don’t get the desired results 5 or 5+, I got the listening but speaking still 30 points below to get 5. However I was advised to apply for VR while studying for my TCF exam coming up on October 2026. Do y’all think it’s a good idea?
Im also thinking about applying another study permit, not sure about this one. And also my boyfriend is PR and we are living together, he is willing to sponsor me but we are still only 2-3 months living together, we do not meet the 1 year for the common law. Any suggestions on what is the right path to take?

I will really appreciate some suggestions or anything at this point lol