r/StudyPermitCanada

Hi everyone,
I applied Study permit extension with SOWP from inside Canada on July 9, 2026, and I’m still waiting for a decision.
I also had a ghost update for one day, but there has been no further update since then.
It’s been around 6 weeks now.
Is anyone else who applied around July 9 (or around that time) still waiting, or has anyone received a decision?
Please share your application date and decision date if you’ve received one. Just trying to get an idea of the current timeline.
I’m on PGWP.
Thank you!

Can you guys share what is the estimated timeline for visa stamping ?

Received PPR 11th August

Submitted passport on 12th August

Reached Delhi on 19th August

Classes start on 31st August.

Hi, looking for anyone who applied for extension in the first week of August and got some movement, I got one ghost update ( without email ), but there is wasn’t anything updated inside the application itself.

So I got visa approval by July 4 and submitted on 6th July reached ircc on 13 july still no updates on anything, no mails or notifications just pure silence. I'm scared why is it taking so long? If you recently got a visa stamp please share how many days it takes to complete everything and the date that you received the passport

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m planning to go to Canada next school year to take my Master’s degree, ideally through a program that would make me eligible for a PGWP after graduation.

I’m currently considering Niagara/Ontario and Alberta as possible locations.

For those who are already living, studying, or working in these areas, I’d really appreciate some honest and realistic insights about the current situation.

How is it there right now in terms of:
- Finding part-time/student jobs
- Cost of living and housing
- Job opportunities after graduation
- PGWP and immigration/PR prospects
- Overall experience as an international student
- Whether you would still recommend coming to Canada in 2026/2027

I’m especially interested in hearing from people who are actually living in Niagara or Alberta, rather than just general opinions about Canada.

Please feel free to share the good, bad, and ugly. 😅 I’m trying to make a realistic decision before spending a significant amount of money on my studies.

If you were in my position, would you still choose Canada? Why or why not?

Thank you in advance for your honest answers! 🙏

hi all, creating this thread here to know about the applicants who applied in the month of july and have received the decisions or are still yet to receive the decisions. based on my research, i see that many july applicants from india are still waiting on their decisions and classes might start in september 1st week! please post the timeline below in the comments so it’s helpful for people who are in the same bandwagon.

Edited : I got it today 19 august !

Hey anybody still waiting for an application made in June ? I have already submitted 2 webform, biometrics where already done (submitted on 29 of June) and not update since a ghost update on 30 June. It's for a master at udem Montreal. what else can I do ?

Hello. Is there any format for the funding summary or letter I will attach along with bank statements and sponsorship papers. Thanks in advance

Hi everyone, looking for some advice regarding my Canadian study permit timeline.

I applied on June 14, 2026 for the Master of Applied Computing at Wilfrid Laurier University and completed my biometrics on June 17. I had also completed an upfront medical, but so far the only update on my application has been the biometrics completion.

It has now been over 2 months with no medical update or decision. I’ve already submitted a webform as well.

Has anyone applying from Pakistan had a similar timeline? Is this kind of delay normal, and is there anything else you would recommend doing at this stage?

Thanks!

Guys
I applied my study permit for masters at TMU on 3rd July
Biometrics on 7th July
Medicals done upfront
Applied from India (Chennai)
I didn’t get any updates still now except bio metrics…

Is there any one in the same timeline? And do u guys have any idea when I can expect my results , because it is more than 6 weeks now.

I applied from South Korea and it was my first time to apply for it!

I'm new to this so let me know if I missed anything.

Applied: Aug 6

Biometrics: Aug 9

Approval: Aug 17

I'm so glad that it processed this much fast😭 I was about to change my flight schedule..

I've been in Canada on a study permit for a while, but my extension was refused because my transcript wasn't uploaded. I was asked to leave, but I fell ill (cancer-type ill), and I stayed and applied for a compassionate TRP because I needed that treatment (to not die). My TRP and study permit application was refused because the officer still says I must apply from outside. So far, I haven't broken any rules. I am going to leave, but school starts next month. Processing time in my home country is 8 weeks+, and in somewhere like Barbados/Mexico it's 3 weeks. I'm considering going there to apply. What are the chances they'll reject me on the basis of 'What are you doing here? Why don't you want to go home?'

Hi I got my approval on 14th and I applied for passport collection on 15th. On the day of biometrics, I was told for premium version choosers, even the pickups could be arranged on weekends. Considering today as Monday, any idea when can I expect for the collection and any idea how long can it take for whole process (the passport to return)? They were like it can take 21 days. Any idea? Thanks.

🇨🇦** MY CANADA STUDY PERMIT TIMELINE
🩺 June 8, 2026 — Medical examination completed.
📄 July 2, 2026 — Canada study permit application submitted to IRCC.
🖐️ July 7, 2026 — Biometrics submitted.
📤 August 13, 2026 — IRCC webform submitted regarding the delayed application.
📅 August 17, 2026 — 46 days since application submission. Still waiting for final decision/PPR.
📚 Intake: September 2026
📅 Expected program start: September 8, 2026
🇨🇦 Current status**: Processing — waiting for approval/PPR.

What should i do in this situation? Any idea how many days will it take more? Really frustrated 😩

Hi everyone,

My Canadian study permit application was refused because the officer was not satisfied that I had truthfully answered all questions. The issue was that I had accidentally failed to disclose a previous US visa refusal in my original application.

After realizing the mistake, I submitted a webform to IRCC disclosing the previous US refusal and later submitted a second webform with further clarification. Both webforms were submitted before the final decision was made on my study permit application.

However, the officer still refused the application based solely on non-disclosure.

I am now preparing to reapply for a Canadian study permit and I want to properly address this issue.

For anyone who has dealt with a similar situation, how would you recommend addressing this in the new application? Would a detailed Letter of Explanation explaining the genuine oversight, the subsequent disclosure through the webforms, and the previous refusal be the appropriate way to address it?

I would really appreciate advice from anyone who has experienced something similar.

Thank you.

I am starting college in September and my current study permit lists my level of study as Certificate and I want to change my program to a Diploma. Can I change into this program under my existing study permit, or do I need to apply to change/extend my study permit before beginning the diploma?

Reapplied on 16th July (First application was rejected back in May)

Currently Background check is in process. Medical and Biometrics updated a very long time ago.

I am an Indian Applicant (undergrad). My classes begin 9th September. How much longer can it take to get a decision?

Almost running out of patience. Wud be very helpful if anyone could give some sort of info. Thanks.

I submitted my study permit on 1 aug and finished my biometrics on 4 aug. Medicals are already done before applying, my studies start in 1st week of September do you think I have any chance of getting the study permit before my classes.