Hey guys! The 2 stage process has now been extended to December 15, 2020.
How we process applications
We’ll process your application in our regular study permit process if you
We’ll process your application in 2 stages if
- you submitted your application on or before December 15, 2020
- your application is incomplete due to COVID-19 (for example, you’re missing your biometrics or medical), and
- your program begins in the winter 2021 semester
If we process your application in 2 stages, this is what will happen:
Stage 1: We check your eligibility
In this stage, an officer reviews your application for
- a letter of acceptance from a DLI
- a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (if you’ll be studying in Quebec)
- proof that you have enough money for
- tuition fees
- living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada, and
- return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada
- any family ties you may have to Canada
- evidence that you’ll leave Canada when you no longer have legal status
If your application passes this first stage, we’ll let you know by email
or in your online account. This doesn’t guarantee that we’ll approve your application and issue you a study permit.
Stage 2: We check your application for admissibility and any changes to your eligibility
In this stage, an officer reviews your application for
- a medical exam, if needed
- police certificates, if needed
- your biometrics
- any information that changed after we reviewed your application for eligibility
If your application passes this second stage, we’ll approve it. If you applied for a
co-op work permit, we’ll now assess your co-op work permit application.
At this point, if you
meet the requirements, you may be able to travel to Canada and
- begin your studies, or
- continue your studies, if you’ve already started studying online