Renew your study permit before it expires.
If you want to continue studying after your study permit expires, you need to extend your study permit. If you apply before your permit expires, you can continue to study under the same conditions as your current study permit until the IRCC decides.
Why do I need to renew my study permit?
Legal status in Canada
Your study permit is your legal document that allows you to stay and study in Canada. If it expires, you lose your legal status and must leave Canada.
Continuation of studies
If your study program is longer than the duration of your initial study permit, you will need to renew. Otherwise, your DLI may not allow you to continue your studies.
Post Graduation Work Permit
If you plan to apply for a PGWP, you must maintain your status as a student in Canada, which includes renewing your study permit when necessary.
Applying for a TRV
If you are a student and you need to travel outside of Canada and return, you can apply for a TRV from inside Canada only if you have a valid study permit.
Working while studying
A valid study permit is required for you to continue working under student conditions if your initial study permit is shorter than the duration of your studies in Canada.
Pereparation time
IRCC issues a study permit giving you 90 days extra from the scheduled end of your studies. This gives you time to decide whether to leave Canada or extend your stay.
When does my study permit expire?
The expiry date of your study permit is indicated on your study permit. It’s typically the length of your study program, plus an extra 90 days. This extra time allows you to prepare to leave Canada or apply to extend your stay. If you’re unsure, check your study permit now.
If you are finishing your studies sooner than expected
In this case, your study permit expires 90 days after you complete your studies, regardless of the expiry date mentioned in your current study permit document.
If you finish your studies later than expected
You must apply for a study permit renewal.
When do the 90 days begin?
Your 90 days begin when the first of the following two happen:
- you get a notification from the college (such as 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, then IRCC may use the earliest date mentioned in the issued document. IRCC may also reach out to your DLI to verify this date.
When should I renew my study permit?
IRCC urges that you must apply for your study permit renewal at least 30 days before the original expiry date. If you are late than the 30 day time, you can still apply before the expiry date on your current study permit.
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