{"id":301468,"date":"2026-05-21T16:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T20:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/?page_id=301468"},"modified":"2026-05-22T15:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T19:53:11","slug":"extend-study-permit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/study-canada\/study-permit\/extend-study-permit\/","title":{"rendered":"Extend Study Permit Canada or Restore Status: 2026 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#f9fafb 10%|rgba(234,234,234,0.78) 77%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;12px||12px||false|false&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; background_enable_image_tablet=&#8221;off&#8221; background_enable_image_phone=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Extend Study Permit Canada or Restore Status: 2026 Guide<\/h1>\n<section class=\"express-entry-pillar-intro\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"C11 Work Permit Canada 2026 guide\">\n<div class=\"featured-snippet\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 2px solid #c40000; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">By: <a href=\"https:\/\/borhanifar.com\/en\/about\/\" rel=\"author\">Dr. Iman Borhanifar, RCIC <\/a><span style=\"color: #6b7280;\"> | 2026-05-22, 15:53 EDT<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"snippet-text\">International students in Canada must maintain valid immigration status while studying and whose permits are close to expiry or already expired may need to extend study permit Canada or apply for restoration of status under current IRCC rules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;force_left&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left; line-height: 1.9;\">This guide explains how to extend study permit or restore in Canada, maintain legal student status, respond to permit expiry issues, and comply with current IRCC rules in 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left; line-height: 1.9;\">This guide has been prepared based on the latest 2026 IRCC policies and Canadian immigration rules regarding study permit extensions, restoration applications, student compliance, and temporary resident status in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc\" style=\"direction:ltr; text-align:left; border:1px solid #eef2f7; 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meta=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;force_left&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"What happens if your study permit expires\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-happens-if-your-study-permit-expires\"><\/span>What happens if your study permit expires?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">The expiry date on your Canada study permit determines when you must stop studying and either leave Canada or apply to extend your legal status.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">In most cases, a study permit is issued for the duration of your academic program plus an additional 90 days. This extra time allows international students to prepare to leave Canada, apply for a study permit extension, or change their immigration status if eligible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">You can find the expiry date under the additional information section on your study permit document. Your permit also cannot usually be extended beyond your passport expiry date, which is why maintaining a valid passport is very important.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">\n<li>You may lose your legal student status<\/li>\n<li>You may lose work authorization<\/li>\n<li>You may become temporarily ineligible to continue studying<\/li>\n<li>Future applications such as PGWP may be negatively affected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">If you want to continue studying in Canada, IRCC generally recommends applying for a study permit extension at least 30 days before your permit expires.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">If you apply before expiry and remain inside Canada, you may usually continue studying under maintained status while IRCC processes your application.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0; direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">If you finish your studies earlier or later than expected<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Your study permit may expire earlier than the printed expiry date if you complete your studies before expected.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The date printed on the permit, or<\/li>\n<li>90 days after your school first confirms program completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 90-day period usually begins when:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You receive your first completion notice from the school<\/li>\n<li>You receive your diploma, transcript, degree, or completion letter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your studies continue longer than expected, you must apply for a study permit extension before your current permit expires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0; direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">If your school loses DLI status<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>If your school is removed from the Designated Learning Institution (DLI) list, you may usually:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Continue studying until your current permit expires<\/li>\n<li>Transfer to another eligible DLI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, future study permit extensions generally require enrollment at a valid DLI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0; direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Traveling outside Canada during a study permit extension<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>If you leave Canada before or after applying for a study permit extension, re-entry is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You generally need a valid study permit or approval letter<\/li>\n<li>You must also hold a valid passport and travel document<\/li>\n<li>Border officers make the final decision on entry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Maintained status normally only applies while you remain physically inside Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">When to extend study permit extension in Canada<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">International students must apply for a study permit extension before their current permit expires if they want to continue studying in Canada. IRCC generally recommends applying at least 30 days before the expiry date.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Students should also ensure that their passport remains valid because a study permit usually cannot be extended beyond the passport expiry date.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">If the extension application is submitted before expiry and the student remains inside Canada, they may usually continue studying under maintained status while IRCC processes the application.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"How to extend a Canada study permit\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-extend-study-permit-canada\"><\/span>How to extend study permit Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">If your studies in Canada will continue beyond your current study permit expiry date, you must apply for a extend study permit before your permit expires.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Most students inside Canada must apply online through their IRCC secure account using the <strong>Application to Change Conditions, Extend My Stay or Remain in Canada as a Student (IMM 5709)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Under updated IRCC rules, most foreign nationals already inside Canada can no longer apply for a study permit extension at a port of entry. Applications are generally submitted online.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">\n<li>Apply at least 30 days before expiry<\/li>\n<li>Keep your passport valid for the full requested period<\/li>\n<li>Remain enrolled at an eligible DLI<\/li>\n<li>Maintain full-time student status where required<\/li>\n<li>Use your IRCC secure account to submit the application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">If you apply before your permit expires and remain inside Canada, you may usually continue studying under maintained status while IRCC processes your extension application.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">If a student leaves Canada while on maintained status, they may temporarily lose authorization to continue studying after re-entering Canada until the extension application is approved.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0; direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Documents required for a study permit extension<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Valid passport<\/li>\n<li>Letter of enrollment or Letter of Acceptance (LOA)<\/li>\n<li>Recent transcript or proof of studies<\/li>\n<li>Updated proof of financial support<\/li>\n<li>IMM 5709 form<\/li>\n<li>Current immigration documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Post-secondary students must usually upload a valid enrollment letter or LOA from their DLI when applying for a study permit extension.<\/p>\n<p>If your DLI does not validate your enrollment documents with IRCC within the required timeframe, the application may be returned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0; direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">PAL or TAL requirements for study permit extensions<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>As of January 22, 2025, some students changing schools or levels of study may need a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) or Territorial Attestation Letter (TAL).<\/p>\n<p>Requirements depend on the student\u2019s program, study level, and whether an IRCC exemption applies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0; direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Study permit extension fees and processing times<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Study permit extension fee: generally CAD $150<\/li>\n<li>Restoration applications require additional fees<\/li>\n<li>Biometrics may be requested in some situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Study permit extension processing times vary depending on IRCC workload, application completeness, and the student\u2019s circumstances in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Incomplete applications, weak financial documents, or missing enrollment records may delay processing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0; direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Financial requirements for study permit extensions<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Students extending their study permit must continue showing sufficient financial support to study and live in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>IRCC assesses whether the student realistically has enough funds to cover tuition, living expenses, housing, and daily costs during the remaining period of studies.<\/p>\n<p>The following IRCC financial amounts apply to most provinces and territories outside Quebec for applications submitted on or after September 1, 2025.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 15px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 650px; text-align: left; direction: ltr;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #224462; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\">Family members<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\">Required funds per year (CAD)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">$22,895<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">$28,502<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">$35,040<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">$42,543<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">5<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">$48,252<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">6<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">$54,420<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">$60,589<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>These amounts apply to most provinces and territories outside Quebec for applications submitted on or after September 1, 2025. Tuition fees and transportation costs are not included in these amounts.<\/p>\n<p>Students planning to study in Quebec must meet separate financial requirements established by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/education\/study-quebec\/required-conditions\/costs-studies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Government of Quebec study cost guidelines<\/a> for the CAQ process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bank statements<\/li>\n<li>Employment income<\/li>\n<li>Sponsorship support<\/li>\n<li>Business ownership documents<\/li>\n<li>Investment or asset evidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Weak, inconsistent, or unclear financial documentation is one of the most common reasons for study permit extension delays or refusals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">How to apply online for a study permit extension<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Most international students already inside Canada must apply online to extend their study permit. Under updated IRCC rules, most foreign nationals in Canada can no longer apply for a study permit extension at a port of entry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Students applying for an extension usually need a valid enrollment letter or Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from their Designated Learning Institution (DLI). The document must be uploaded in the LOA section of the online application.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">If your DLI does not verify your enrollment document within the required timeframe, IRCC may return the application and refund the processing fee.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">As of January 22, 2025, some students changing schools or study levels may also need a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) or Territorial Attestation Letter (TAL), unless an exemption applies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Students applying from inside Canada generally need:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">\n<li>A valid passport<\/li>\n<li>Enrollment confirmation or LOA<\/li>\n<li>Proof of financial support<\/li>\n<li>Electronic copies of documents<\/li>\n<li>A valid credit or debit card for payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Applications are usually submitted through the IRCC secure account, even if the initial study permit was submitted using another portal or method.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">If a student leaves Canada while on maintained status, they may temporarily lose authorization to continue studying after re-entering Canada until the extension application is approved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;force_left&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Maintained status vs restoration of status in Canada\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"maintained-status-vs-restoration-of-status-in-canada\"><\/span>Maintained status vs restoration of status in Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">International students in Canada may either benefit from maintained status or need restoration of status depending on when they submitted their study permit extension application.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Maintained status generally applies when a student applies before the current permit expires. Restoration applies when the permit has already expired and the student has lost legal status.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 15px;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 700px; text-align: left; direction: ltr;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #224462; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #f9fafb;\">Maintained status<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #f9fafb;\">Restoration of status<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Application submitted before permit expiry<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Application submitted after permit expiry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Student may usually continue studying while waiting<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Student cannot study until restoration is approved<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Temporary resident status continues<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Temporary resident status has already been lost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">No restoration fee required<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Additional restoration fee applies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">If you apply after your study permit expires, you may remain in Canada while IRCC processes the application, but you generally cannot study until your status has been restored and a new study permit has been issued.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0; direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">What can cause loss of student status in Canada?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Students may lose their legal status in Canada if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The study permit expired before a new application was submitted<\/li>\n<li>Study permit conditions were changed without authorization<\/li>\n<li>The student did not comply with study permit conditions<\/li>\n<li>The student stopped meeting study permit requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once status is lost, the student generally cannot continue studying until IRCC restores status and issues a new study permit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0; direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Limitations during maintained status<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>While on maintained status, students may legally remain in Canada while IRCC processes the application.<\/p>\n<p>However, some provincial services and documents may not be renewable during this period, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Driver\u2019s licence<\/li>\n<li>Provincial health card<\/li>\n<li>Social Insurance Number (SIN) services in some situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students should ensure important documents remain valid before the original study permit expires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0; direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Temporary resident permit (TRP) applicants<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>Temporary resident permit (TRP) applicants generally do not benefit from maintained status while their application is being processed.<\/p>\n<p>This applies to both initial TRP applications and additional TRP requests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"How to restore student status in Canada\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-restore-student-status-in-canada\"><\/span>How to restore student status in Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">If your study permit expired and you did not apply for an extension before the expiry date, you may still be eligible to apply for restoration of status in Canada.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Restoration may be available if the student continues meeting the requirements of their stay in Canada and respects the original study permit conditions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">If you want to keep studying in Canada after losing status, you must apply for a new study permit and apply to restore your temporary resident status.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">\n<li>Apply for a new study permit<\/li>\n<li>Apply to restore temporary resident status<\/li>\n<li>Submit all supporting documents<\/li>\n<li>Pay both study permit and restoration fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Students applying for restoration may stay in Canada while IRCC processes the application, but there is no guarantee of approval.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">In most situations, students cannot continue studying until restoration is approved and a new study permit is issued.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0; direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">Important restoration application requirements<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>When applying for restoration of status, students should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select \u201cRestore my status\u201d in the application form<\/li>\n<li>Explain why status was lost<\/li>\n<li>Provide updated supporting documents<\/li>\n<li>Include the restoration fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Clear explanations and complete documentation are important because IRCC officers carefully review restoration requests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin: 10px 0; direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\">If family members also lost status<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<p>If a spouse, common-law partner, or dependent children also lost their status in Canada, each person generally needs a separate restoration application.<\/p>\n<p>Each family member must usually pay a separate restoration fee and provide supporting documents for their own application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;force_left&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Studying while waiting for extension approval\" style=\"direction:ltr; text-align:left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"studying-while-waiting-for-extension-approval\"><\/span>Studying while waiting for extension approval<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nIn many situations, international students may continue studying in Canada while IRCC processes their study permit extension application if they applied before their current permit expired.\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nThis is commonly known as maintained status. During this period, students may usually continue studying under the same conditions as their previous study permit while remaining physically inside Canada.\n<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\n<li>The extension application must be submitted before expiry<\/li>\n<li>The student must remain inside Canada<\/li>\n<li>The student must continue complying with study permit conditions<\/li>\n<li>Maintained status ends once IRCC makes a decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nIf a student applies after the study permit already expired, they generally cannot continue studying until restoration of status is approved.\n<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0; direction:ltr; text-align:left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nCan you work while on maintained status?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\n<p>\nStudents who remain eligible under their original study permit conditions may usually continue working while on maintained status.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nHowever, students must continue meeting all study permit requirements, including enrollment conditions and work limitations.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0; direction:ltr; text-align:left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nWhat happens if you leave Canada during maintained status?<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\n<p>\nIf a student leaves Canada while on maintained status, they may lose authorization to continue studying after re-entering Canada until the extension application is approved.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nRe-entry into Canada is also never guaranteed and remains subject to border officer review.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<hr style=\"border:none; border-top:1px solid #ccc; margin:20px 0;\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"direction:ltr; text-align:left;\">\nCommon study permit mistakes<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nMany study permit refusals, restoration issues, and status problems occur because students misunderstand IRCC requirements or submit incomplete applications.\n<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\n<li>Applying after the study permit already expired<\/li>\n<li>Studying without valid authorization<\/li>\n<li>Weak or inconsistent financial documents<\/li>\n<li>Failing to remain enrolled at a valid DLI<\/li>\n<li>Changing schools without updating IRCC<\/li>\n<li>Using an expired passport<\/li>\n<li>Ignoring PAL or TAL requirements<\/li>\n<li>Incomplete restoration explanations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nIRCC officers often assess whether the student maintained compliance with study permit conditions throughout their stay in Canada.\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nClear documentation, valid enrollment records, financial stability, and timely applications significantly reduce the risk of refusals or future immigration complications.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border:none; border-top:1px solid #ccc; margin:20px 0;\" \/>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;force_left&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Study permit extension processing times and fees\" style=\"direction: ltr; text-align: left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"study-permit-extension-processing-times\"><\/span>Study permit extension processing times<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Study permit extension processing times inside Canada vary depending on IRCC workload, application completeness, biometrics requirements, and seasonal application volume.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Current processing times may change frequently based on IRCC operational conditions and application volumes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 15px;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 600px; text-align: left; direction: ltr;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #224462; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #f9fafb;\"> Application <\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #f9fafb;\"> Estimated processing time <\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Study permit extension inside Canada<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Approximately 63 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Incomplete applications, missing enrollment documents, security reviews, or additional document requests may increase processing times.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Students should apply as early as possible before their study permit expiry date to reduce immigration and academic risks.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"study-permit-extension-and-restoration-fees\"><\/span>Study permit extension and restoration fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">International students applying to extend or restore their study permit status in Canada must pay applicable IRCC government processing fees.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 15px;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 700px; text-align: left; direction: ltr;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #224462; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #f9fafb;\"> Application type <\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #f9fafb;\"> Government fee (CAD) <\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #f9fafb;\"> Notes <\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Study permit extension<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">$150<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Standard IRCC extension fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Restoration of student status<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">$396.25<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Includes restoration fee and new study permit fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Biometrics (if required)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">$85<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">May apply in certain cases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Additional costs may include document translation, medical examinations, courier services, legal representation, or updated school documents depending on the student\u2019s situation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.9;\">Government fees and immigration policies may change over time based on updated IRCC rules and regulations.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; margin: 20px 0;\" \/>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;force_left&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"How IRCC officers assess study permit extensions\" style=\"direction:ltr; text-align:left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-ircc-officers-assess-study-permit-extensions\"><\/span>How IRCC officers assess study permit extensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nWhen reviewing a study permit extension application, IRCC officers assess whether the student has continued complying with Canadian immigration rules and remains a genuine student in Canada.\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nOfficers review the student\u2019s academic history, financial situation, enrollment status, and overall immigration compliance before deciding whether to approve the extension.\n<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\n<li>Academic progression and enrollment history<\/li>\n<li>Compliance with study permit conditions<\/li>\n<li>Financial capacity and document consistency<\/li>\n<li>Attendance and study activity<\/li>\n<li>Passport validity and immigration history<\/li>\n<li>Whether the student remains enrolled at a valid DLI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nApplications with unclear academic progression, long unexplained gaps, weak financial evidence, or inconsistent information may receive closer review.\n<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0; direction:ltr; text-align:left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nHow IRCC reviews academic progression<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\n<p>\nIRCC officers often review whether the student has been actively pursuing studies in Canada.\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enrollment continuity<\/li>\n<li>Transcript history<\/li>\n<li>Program completion progress<\/li>\n<li>School transfers or program changes<\/li>\n<li>Academic breaks or reduced course loads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nStudents may need to explain failed semesters, withdrawals, deferred studies, or major academic changes.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0; direction:ltr; text-align:left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nFinancial assessment during study permit extensions<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\n<p>\nIRCC officers assess whether the student realistically has enough financial support to continue studying and living in Canada.\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bank statements and account history<\/li>\n<li>Employment or business income<\/li>\n<li>Sponsorship support<\/li>\n<li>Tuition payment history<\/li>\n<li>Housing and living arrangements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nLarge unexplained deposits, inconsistent financial records, or unclear sponsorship documents may create concerns about application credibility.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0; direction:ltr; text-align:left;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">\nCompliance with study permit conditions<br \/>\n<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\n<p>\nIRCC may also assess whether the student respected the conditions of their stay in Canada.\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintaining valid immigration status<\/li>\n<li>Studying only while authorized<\/li>\n<li>Complying with work limitations<\/li>\n<li>Remaining enrolled at an eligible DLI<\/li>\n<li>Submitting extension applications on time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nPrevious immigration violations or periods without valid status may negatively affect future applications.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\nStrong study permit extension applications usually include organized documents, clear academic progression, realistic financial evidence, and full compliance with Canadian immigration requirements.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<hr style=\"border:none; border-top:1px solid #ccc; margin:20px 0;\" \/>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;force_left&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section dir=\"ltr\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Frequently asked questions about Canada study permit extension and restoration\" style=\"direction:ltr; text-align:left;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;\">\n<p>The following frequently asked questions cover common IRCC rules, study permit extension requirements, restoration of status, processing times, maintained status, and student immigration compliance issues in Canada.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">How long does a study permit extension take in Canada?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nStudy permit extension processing times inside Canada vary depending on IRCC workload, biometrics, security checks, and application completeness. Processing may range from several weeks to several months.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">Can I study while waiting for my study permit extension?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nIn many situations, students who apply before their permit expires may continue studying under maintained status while remaining inside Canada.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">What happens if my study permit expires?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nIf your study permit expires before you apply for an extension, you may lose legal student status and usually cannot continue studying until your status is restored.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">How much does a study permit extension cost?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nThe standard IRCC study permit extension fee is generally CAD $150. Additional fees may apply for biometrics or restoration of status.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">How much is restoration of status in Canada?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nRestoration of student status generally costs CAD $396.25, including the restoration fee and a new study permit processing fee.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">Can I work while waiting for study permit extension approval?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nStudents who remain eligible under their original study permit conditions may usually continue working while on maintained status.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">Can I stay in Canada after my study permit expires?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nYou may remain in Canada while a restoration application is being processed, but you generally cannot continue studying until restoration is approved.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">What documents are needed for a study permit extension?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nCommon documents include a valid passport, enrollment letter or LOA, financial proof, transcripts, immigration documents, and the IMM 5709 form.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">What is IMM 5709?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nIMM 5709 is the IRCC application form used to extend a study permit or change conditions while remaining in Canada as a student.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">Can I extend my study permit online?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nYes. Most students inside Canada must apply online through their IRCC secure account to extend a study permit.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">Can I travel outside Canada during maintained status?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nTraveling outside Canada during maintained status may affect your authorization to continue studying after re-entry until the extension application is approved.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">Can I change schools while extending my study permit?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nYes, but some students changing schools or study levels may require a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) or Territorial Attestation Letter (TAL).\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">Can I restore my student status in Canada?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nCertain students may apply for restoration of status if they lost legal status but still meet the requirements of their stay in Canada.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">Does maintained status allow me to continue studying?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nIn many situations, maintained status allows eligible students to continue studying under the same conditions as their previous permit.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">What financial proof is required for a study permit extension?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nStudents usually need updated bank statements, sponsorship documents, tuition records, employment income, or other evidence showing sufficient financial support.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">Can a refused extension affect future immigration applications?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nYes. Previous refusals, status violations, or unauthorized studies may negatively affect future immigration applications or permits.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">What happens if my passport expires before my study permit?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nA study permit usually cannot be extended beyond passport validity, which is why maintaining a valid passport is very important.\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">Can family members also restore their status?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.9;\">\nYes. 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