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…
Restoring Student Status in Canada After a Study Permit Expires
For most international students, a study permit’s expiry date feels like something that will be handled well in advance, through a timely extension application. But life does not always follow the plan, and each year some students find themselves…
Study Permit Application Returned, Refused or Withdrawn: What Is the Difference?
Receiving an unexpected message from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada can be stressful. The words returned, refused and withdrawn may sound as though they describe the same result, but they do not. A returned application may not have been…
Canada Study Permit Extension 2026: How to Apply Before Your Permit Expires
Watching the expiry date on a Canadian study permit can be stressful. A student may still have courses to complete while also dealing with tuition, assignments and other responsibilities. However, ignoring the expiry date can have serious consequences. A…
