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Extend your study permit or restore your status
The expiry date on your study permit tells you when you have to stop studying and leave Canada. You can find the expiry date in the top right corner of your permit. This date is usually the length of your study program, plus 90 days. The extra 90 days gives you time to prepare to leave Canada or to extend your stay in Canada. If you want to keep studying You need to extend your study permit. To extend your study permit, you need to know:
When to apply?
Apply for a study permit extension at least 30 days before your study permit expires, if you want to keep studying in Canada.
How to apply?
Including what you need to apply online, instruction guide and how to apply online. Or cunsult us for the assistance to get your study permit extended.
What to do if your permit expired?
If your study permit expires and you want to stay in Canada and study, you’ll need to apply
for a new study permit
to restore your status as a temporary resident
What happens if you travel outside Canada?
Including documents you need to re-enter Canada. If you want to stay in Canada but you’re no longer studying. You have a few option
you can apply for a work permit, if you finished studying and are eligible
apply to change your status and stay in Canada as a visitor or
leave Canada
If your study permit expires and you haven’t applied for an extension, you must leave Canada.
When to extend your study permit?
If you want to keep studying, you must apply to extend your permit at least 30 days before it expires.
Make sure your passport doesn’t expire at the same time.
Your study permit cannot be extended beyond your passport’s expiry date.
If you apply before your permit expires, you can continue to study under the same conditions as your current study permit until we make a decision. This only applies as long as you stay in Canada.
If you finish your studies earlier than expected
Your study permit will expire on whichever date comes first:
the date marked on the permit or 90 days after the day you complete your studies
When do the 90 days begin?
The 90 days begin on the date you get the first notification from your school (such as an email, letter, transcript, etc.) that you completed your program or
when you get your degree, diploma or certificate.
If you can’t prove the date you were first notified by your school, we’ll use the earliest issue date on the document. We may confirm this date with your school.
If you finish your studies later than expected You must apply to extend your study permit at least 30 days before the original expiry date.
What to do if your permit has expired?
If you want to continue studying in Canada, but your study permit has expired, you’ll need to
apply for a new study permit and
restore your status as a temporary resident in Canada.
If you apply after your permit expires, you can stay in Canada but may not continue to study until your status has been restored and you have received your new study permit.
It's important to note that the specific requirements and processes of the Program can change over time. Therefore, it's recommended to visit the official website of IRCC or consult us for the most up-to-date and accurate information before starting the application process.
Westland Immigration & Visa Services
Mr. Varinder Sharma (Director, MCom, Dip. Imm. Law), (RCIC), Member ICCRC
Cell: 1-778-988-8472
Office: +1-778-783-9991
Toll Free: 1-800-401-3797
Fax: 1-877-275-6880
E-Mail : Immigrate2west@gmail.com, westlandcanada@gmail.com