Study Permit Process In Depth
Canada Study Permit Process In Depth
The Canada study permit application in depth — the IRCC account, study permit conditions, changing school or programme, and refusal nuances. Not immigration advice.
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What this hub covers
- Using the IRCC Secure Account and Application Portal for Your Study PermitWhy you need an online IRCC account · Ways to sign in: GCKey or a partner bank · Two IRCC systems you may encounter
- What Happened to the Student Direct Stream (SDS) and What Replaced ItThe Student Direct Stream is closed · What the SDS used to be · How you apply now: the regular stream
- Study Permit Conditions You Must Follow While Studying in CanadaYour study permit is a legal document with conditions · Enrol and stay enrolled at a DLI · Actively pursue your studies
- Changing Your School or Program on a Canada Study PermitWhy changing schools or programs is regulated · Changing your designated learning institution (DLI) · Switching programs at the same school
- Extending Your Study Permit and Restoring Status if It ExpiresKnow your expiry date and plan ahead · Extending your study permit (the normal path) · Maintained status: staying legal while you wait
Guides for Canada
5 of 5 guides in this hub are for Canada.
Using the IRCC Secure Account and Application Portal for Your Study Permit
How to create an IRCC online account, submit your Canada study permit application online, and track its status. Verify details on canada.ca.
Read guideStudy Permit Conditions You Must Follow While Studying in Canada
Your Canada study permit lists legal conditions: stay enrolled, actively pursue studies, study at a DLI. Learn what they mean and the risks of breaking them.
Read guideChanging Your School or Program on a Canada Study Permit
Transferring DLI, switching programs or changing study level on a Canada study permit has specific IRCC steps. Learn the process and verify on canada.ca.
Read guideExtending Your Study Permit and Restoring Status if It Expires
How to extend a Canada study permit before it expires, what maintained status means, and how restoration works if your status lapses. Verify on canada.ca.
Read guideStudying in Canada
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