Passport Expiry and Canadian Study Permits: What Happens If Your Passport Expires Before Your Program Ends?
An international student may be admitted to a two-year or four-year Canadian program while holding a passport that expires much sooner. This can affect the length of the study permit, the timing of an extension and the student’s ability to travel. A…
Prerequisite and Pathway Programs Before the Main Canadian Program
Receiving conditional admission to a Canadian college or university can feel like receiving two offers at once. The student has a place in the intended diploma or degree, but only after completing a language, academic or other prerequisite program. This…
Study Permit Processing Delays: What If You Miss Your Program Start Date?
Waiting for a study permit decision is one of the most stressful parts of preparing to study in Canada. Tuition deposits are paid, a room may already be booked, and a program start date is circled on the calendar, yet the application still shows no…
What Happens If Your Canadian School Loses Its DLI Status?
Learning that your Canadian school has lost its designated learning institution status can be frightening. International students may worry that they must stop studying immediately, leave Canada or lose the tuition they have already paid. Others may…
Canadian Study Permit Refused? Common IRCC Reasons and What Applicants Can Do Next
Receiving a Canadian study permit refusal can be upsetting. You may have already received admission from a Canadian school, paid application fees and spent months preparing your documents. A refusal does not always mean that studying in Canada is…
Police Certificates for Canadian Study Permits: When Can IRCC Ask for One?
Preparing a Canadian study permit application involves more than obtaining admission and showing financial support. In some cases, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada may also request a police certificate. This requirement can be confusing…
Medical Exams for Canadian Study Permits: Who Needs an IME in 2026?
Medical examinations can create anxiety for Canadian study permit applicants. Students may wonder whether an exam is required, which doctor they can visit and whether an existing health condition will automatically affect their application. Not every…
