A Study Permit is issued to students by Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and authorizes an individual to study at designated learning institution in Canada for the duration of the program of study.
Before you can apply for a study permit, you need to have a letter of acceptance from a school, university or college in Canada. This means you need to find a school or program, apply to your program(s) of choice and receive an acceptance letter from a school, college or university in Canada.
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, international students wishing to travel to Canada should regularly consult Canada’s Travel requirements and restrictions for international students.

Study Programs

• Pre-School or Early Childhood Education.
• Primary or Elementary Education (Grade 1 to Grade 6).
• Secondary Education – Intermediate (Grade 7 & 8) High School (Grade 9 to Grade 12).
• Post Secondary Education (College and University Programs).
• Proof of accommodation.
• Vocational Schools and Apprenticeships.

How to get a Study Permit

To get a Canadian study permit, you must first apply to a designated learning institute. Once accepted, you may proceed to apply for a study permit. Along with the application itself, you will be required to submit certain documentation, as well as meet all requirements set by the Canadian government.

Applying for the Student Direct Stream (SDS)

The Student Direct Stream was created in 2018 by IRCC as an expedited study permit application for international students who are interested in studying in Canada for higher education. Because of a high influx of student permit applications; this stream is specifically for applicants looking for a faster, efficient processing time which on average is 20 calendar days. This steam is available to select countries, India among one of them and gives you options to bring your family along.

Other requirements:

• Acceptance letter from a post-secondary designated learning institution.
• Living outside of Canada when you apply.
• Proof you have paid your tuition for your first year of study.
• Have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of CAD $10,000.00
• Medical exam before you apply (if needed).
• Police Clearance before you apply (if needed)
• Most recent secondary or post-secondary school transcript(s).
• Language test result: A score of 6.0 or higher in each skill (reading, writing, speaking and listening) on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Bringing Your Spouse, Partner, or Dependents

Your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children may also be able to get faster processing on a:

• Visitor Visa
• Work Permit
• Study Permit

You must complete and submit their applications at the same time as your SDS application. If you don’t, the IRCC will not process their applications faster. When you apply online, indicate that you have family members coming with you to Canada.

Study Permit Processing Time

Canadian Study Permit Processing Times depends mostly on the applicant’s country of residence and case profile of the applicant. Ordinarily a Canadian study permit can be processed between 1-16 weeks approximately.

Post Graduation Work Permit

The Post-Graduate Work Permit Program gives international student graduates opportunity to work in Canada up to 3 years after their studies. Due to Corona virus this temporary policy was announced that graduates are able to apply for the PGWP even with online courses.

Student Permit to Permanent Residency

Many international students in Canada finish their studies with the hopes of obtaining work and remaining in Canada permanently. In certain Express Entry categories, students may be eligible for permanent residence without any work experience. Often though, students will apply for work and then a work visa to stay temporarily. After having gained academic and work experience in Canada, they may have more options to apply for Canadian permanent residency.