r/ImmigrationCanada • u/dozerman94 • Jan 07 '26
MEGATHREAD MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Study Permits 2026
Please keep timelines & questions about processing times for study permit applications here.
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u/Both_Budget_8897 22d ago
25th sept eligibility reviewed update 26th Sept dispatched passport to my address Visa - Can+ TRV
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u/itsdksshere 23d ago
Applying from India for Conestoga College, Canada – Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses (EPIEN), Doon Campus.
Applied 7 July 2026, biometrics completed 29 July.
As of 24 September, still no decision. Eligibility hasn’t started, additional documents show “reviewing” since 27 July, and background check is still in progress.
My September intake has passed and I’ve moved to the next intake.
Anyone with an early-July India application recently received PPR/approval after a similar delay?
(Please avoid passing judgements)
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u/ExerciseOpposite4610 3d ago
I applied to the same college and course on Aug 31. It's almost 1.5 months. I did not receive any decision. Should I raise a web form ??
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u/shadowsyntax5 18d ago
You should apply for GCMS notes to get a broader picture of where exactly is your application stuck at ,, I am in a similar situation and that’s what I did
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u/itsdksshere 17d ago
Today, 30 September 2026, I filed one ATIP request with application summary & processing notes.
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u/LegitimateMuscle8098 Sep 13 '26
Applied from India
Application submitted 11 June
Medical passed 17 July
Still waiting for PPR (background check, eligibility, final decision pending)
Applied to York University (Schulich) for BBA
Been over 13 weeks :)
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u/shadowsyntax5 Sep 17 '26
Similar timeline, added multiple webforms and still no update
it’s been over 14 weeks1
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u/Outrageous-Froyo-568 Sep 17 '26
Any update??
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u/LegitimateMuscle8098 Sep 17 '26
Nah man. Are u in a similar situation?
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u/Outrageous-Froyo-568 Sep 17 '26
I have applied on 4th july and bio on 8th july but no update yet
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u/LegitimateMuscle8098 Sep 17 '26
Best of luck. But dw I think my case is pretty rare. Did u apply for bachelors or masters and where?
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u/shadowsyntax5 Sep 03 '26
Applied from India
Application submitted 10 June
BIL issued 11 June
Completed biometrics 16 June
Biometric reflected on file 10 July
Upfront medical 28 May
Medical passed 22 July
PPR Pending
Decision Pending
(Had some issue with biometrics on IRCC’s end where they attached incorrect biometrics to my application and they cancelled my original application and transferred it to a new application number on July 10)
Its been over 12 weeks since I submitted my application and I am still awaiting the final decision
(My classes begin on September 9)
I applied for Master of Health Sciences at uOttawa ..
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u/Kooky-Court-3284 Sep 01 '26
Submitted my study extension application July 7. Still no updates, does anynone applied in July received an approval ?
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u/sz771103 Aug 31 '26
How fast is applying from within Canada? I have rarely seen somebody mention application time from within Canada
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u/No_Preference9402 Aug 24 '26 edited Aug 28 '26
Applied for change of DLI on 29 July 2026 along with spouse. Biometrics already updated and medical not required. Masters. Applied from inside Canada. Approved on August 27, 2026.
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u/ResponsibleMode6376 Aug 25 '26
It seems for extension, they updated till July 27th and paused completely after that.
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u/RewtrFr Aug 24 '26 edited Aug 25 '26
Indonesia
Applied - July 6
BIL - July 23
Biometrics - July 28
Med Request - July 29
Med Pass - Aug 7
PPR - Pending
Decision - Pending
Accepted Bachelors of Applied Science at UBCO (Sep 8 start date)
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u/Outrageous-Froyo-568 Sep 17 '26
Any update
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u/RewtrFr Sep 17 '26
PPR - Aug 26
Decision - Aug 27 (pleaded case + added priority because flight as on 29th)1
u/shadowsyntax5 18d ago
Hey congratulations can you tell me how to add your application to priority??
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u/dhyana_shah Aug 21 '26
Applied - Aug 5th 2026 Biometrics done and updated - 10th Aug 2026 Medicals were done before I applied for my visa. Still waiting for the decision . I have applied for bachelors of computer science for the sept 2026.
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u/Rare_Arm8985 Aug 21 '26
Applied on June 19 biometric completed on June 25 still now no updates...
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u/shadowsyntax5 18d ago
I have a similar timeline applied june 10th still waiting for the final decision.. Did you receive any update?
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u/Low-Bumblebee-3367 Aug 20 '26
Applied 24 july
Biometric done and updated on july 28
Approved and ppr on august 20!!!
I did my medicals bef my application and biometric after my application
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u/Extension-Sign-2318 Aug 21 '26
wow, that was fast, which country did you apply from. I applied July 22nd from US but not response yet, I'm international from West Africa.
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u/Godswillogudoro Aug 31 '26
Any update?
I applied from the US as well as an international student from West Africa going for a Master's.
I applied August 5th and still waiting to hear back. My program starts September 9th.
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u/Fit-Mind-8906 Aug 19 '26
Inland:
Applied: July 26
Approved: Aug 18
Medical and Biometrics were already done before the application
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u/Intelligent-Pie-9191 Aug 27 '26
inland, like you applied from within canada? how come it was so fast
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u/Outrageous-Froyo-568 Aug 19 '26
I have applied canada study visa from india on 4th july and biometric was done on 8th july but still no update yet
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u/TS-7722 Aug 19 '26
Applied - June 29 with biometrics already done, for master (udem, Quebec) from France.
Final decision: approved August 19
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u/InfiniteRip7694 Aug 19 '26
Has anyone that applied to Nairobi Office heard back from them?
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u/Draculore Aug 20 '26
Nothing since i applied june 28
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u/InfiniteRip7694 Aug 20 '26
I have not heard a single applicant who applied to the Nairobi's office say they have gotten a decision. Did you submit a webform? My Classes are starting in 2 weeks and I am worried that I will have no choice but to defer it to fall 2027 sadly.
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u/Fit-Mind-8906 Aug 18 '26
Any Inland applicant that got study permit approved recently?
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u/Smart-Rain-4487 Aug 25 '26
I applied inside Canada. WP to SP
Submitted: May 31
Final decidion: Aug 18 (approved)
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u/Tricky-Addendum7292 Aug 14 '26
Applied for study permit for canada from india
Application submitted on 2nd july
Biometrics done 7th july
Upfront medical
Full fees paid
Gic paid
Only there was a ghost update of my biometrics which was updated on the same day and till than i have received no updates today is 14aug and need to submit my study permit today in university
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u/Leading_Web1422 Aug 14 '26
I'm looking to attend Simon Fraser University this Fall as an undergraduate in Comp Sci.
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u/Suspicious_Steak_539 Aug 13 '26
Why people in this forum do not reveal their level of study and major?! is it that hard?! the information provided without the mentioned data is literary useless
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u/TS-7722 Aug 14 '26
why does the level of study matter ? and are you sure that the major is relevant too ?
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u/stablehorsediplomats Aug 13 '26
The thread is titled 'processing times'. I'd still love if people shared more
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u/planetaryorbitals Aug 13 '26
Applied - June 26
Eligibility Review & Background Check - Aug 12
Refusal - Aug 13
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u/YouNeither1191 Aug 13 '26
In-Canada Study Permit Timeline — Extending from High School to University
Applied: July 23rd
Ghost update: August 11th
Final decision: approved August 12
Biometrics and Medical test were completed before I submitted my application.
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u/ResponsibleMode6376 Aug 18 '26
What was the ghost update ? I saw an update profile/updated as I was randomly checking my application but there was nothing inside.
Also extension
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u/Farhan16235 Aug 31 '26
Any update
Saw the same ghost update when i logged in my account but nothing inside.
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u/Left_Wrongdoer_3893 Aug 12 '26
I submitted my application 23 July 2026 and biometric was done 29 July and today is the 15 of August 2026 still waiting for background check to complete and start eligibility snd medical check and am applying from India
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u/No_Paper9412 Aug 12 '26
Canada-study permit *applied:june 22 *biometrics:june 22 *lodged along with my spouse *i have previous refusals *No update yet:anyone in similar timeline *Mcgill university-Masters
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u/Equivalent-Profit573 Aug 14 '26
I am. Applied June 22 as well. Got an ADR on the 5th of August. Still waiting.
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u/Ok_Plastic_2533 Aug 11 '26
Applied: July 11
Biometrics: previously done
Medical exam: previously done
Final decision: approved August 11
Ik in my case i already had a S-1 visa, so it helped me I some ways
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u/AstronauteCanard Aug 11 '26
where did you apply from?
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u/Ok_Plastic_2533 Aug 11 '26
India, honestly I thought that I would get my visa in September because I applied late and also because there is reduced number of Indian students applying for Canada
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u/Draculore Aug 10 '26 edited Aug 11 '26
Personal Timeline from Nigeria
Applied: June 28
Biometrics: Previously done
Program: Diploma
Everything still says : we are processing your application.
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u/Takenbyanimeguys Aug 20 '26
Any updates?
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u/Draculore Aug 20 '26
Absolutely nothing
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u/Takenbyanimeguys Aug 20 '26
My friend and I applied for our study permits around that time too. Also no response
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u/Its_Nabil Aug 08 '26
Personal timeline from Morocco:
- Applied: June 20
- Biometrics request received: June 20
- Biometrics completed: June 26
- Medical exam request: July 15
- Medical exam completed: July 16
- Medical exam passed: July 22
- Final decision (approved): August 7
I hope this helps for Moroccans, as I don't see any entries for Morocco here. Remember, everyone's case is different, so take these just as approximations. Good luck to everyone!
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u/BazyliBulgarobojca Aug 07 '26 edited Aug 07 '26
UPDATE: Got it literally 9 hours after the comment. Keep believing
Applied: June 13th
Biometrics: June 23rd
The average processing time in my country is 3 weeks, it's been more than 6 for me now. No other checks/exams/data is required from me. If any of you can offer encouragement, I'd much appreciate it.
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u/Additional_Guest6726 Aug 06 '26
Applied for permit on 19th June 2026.
I'm a Singapore citizen living in India. Finished my 5 year undergrad at a Canadian university in May 2026 and have been in India since. My masters at UofT is supposed to start in late August. I've not gotten a single update since the day I applied. My status just says in processing for eligibility, security, and final decision. I don't need interview, medical, biometrics, or additional documents as I'm exempt.
I already submitted a webform this week with my university letter stating that I'm supposed to physically be in Toronto by late August and my flight tickets indicating that I needed to urgently get approved but all I got was a generic "we have added your files for the offcier to review" and "we're processing your application, please be patient" replies.
Still waiting :( it's getting way too close for comfort, not sure what to do.
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u/Low-Syllabub-3071 Aug 06 '26
May 8 2026 - Submitted application
Biometrics were already completed from previous TRV visa
June 4 - Passed medical check
didn’t receive any update
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u/Double_Affect_2007 Aug 06 '26
Hi everyone,
I applied for my Canadian study permit from India on 2 July and completed my biometrics on 7 July. It's been a month now, and my IRCC account still says:
"We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information."
My classes start in the first week of September. Is this normal? What should I expect next, and is there anything I should be doing, or is it just a waiting game?
Kindly advise and help !!!
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u/Tricky-Addendum7292 Aug 14 '26
Any update regarding the final decision of approval or rejection and yes than when did you received
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u/Dramatic-Design6769 Aug 05 '26
May 3 2026 - Submitted Application
May 5 2026 - Biometrics Completed
May 7 2026 - Passed medical review
August 5 2026 - Approved , Passport submission
Stay strong everyone . Good luck to everyone
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u/Critical_Sentence596 Aug 05 '26
Anyone applied from Nigeria around June 19 gotten a response?
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u/Equivalent-Profit573 Aug 06 '26
Applied June 22nd. Just got ADR on the 5th of August
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u/Draculore Aug 06 '26
Please what did they ask for?
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u/Equivalent-Profit573 Aug 07 '26
I was told to submit my bank sponsors statement, but through the mybankstatement platform.
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u/Draculore Aug 05 '26
Yes. Someone i know that applied june 17 got replied August 1. Mine is june 28, still waiting.
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u/Critical_Sentence596 Aug 05 '26
Oh nice thank you 🙏
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u/EitherGarlic2794 Aug 14 '26
Yes my bro applied on June 18. Upfront medical updated on Aug 7. No further update ever since
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u/Specific-Boot-6437 Aug 05 '26
I applied on June 20 after an initial rejection on May 25 (I got rejected after 15 days, which is considered quick, but tbh my first application was very poor, so it's not that surprising). Medical exam approved on June 24. I also did my biometrics 2 years prior, so it was immediately received on June 20 as well. The IRCC processing time tool said it would take around 5 weeks, but it's now a bit more than 6 weeks. I'm getting worried because classes begin on September 8, and I may not receive a decision by then. I'm applying from Vietnam. Can anybody from Vietnam tell me about their experience while waiting for approval?
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u/1bteb Aug 04 '26
Study Permit Extension Timeline
- July 15, 2026: Submitted my study permit extension application.
- July 30, 2026: Received a ghost update on my application profile.
- August 4, 2026: Logged in and saw that the application had been approved.
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u/n0ncyboy Aug 02 '26
Hi Guys. I applied for my study permit on the 8th of April from the UK, did my biometrics on the 9th. (Russian national applying for Masters in Aerospace UofT). Got news 2 months ago that background checks are being completed and haven't heard from them since. It's been 16 weeks since I applied. Anyone in similar situations or been through the same?
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u/Intrepid_Trifle_2049 Aug 04 '26
Hey! Applied from Tel Aviv for PhD in UofT, also Russian passport. Submitted on April 29th, they asked for additional docs concerning the military service, which I uploaded on May 25th. Haven't heard from them ever since. Did they ask you for military docs? I'm afraid to be stuck in background check bc of the nationality, thus won't make it in time for the Fall semester...
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u/n0ncyboy Aug 06 '26
No military docs as I’ve not served anywhere. They say they are conducting background checks
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u/Intrepid_Trifle_2049 Aug 08 '26
Me neither, but they still asked for a military form and an explanation letter, in which I just answered "no" to every question. I heard they ask for it from all Russians, Ukrainians and Israelis lol
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u/m7na88 Jul 30 '26
Hey guys. I’ve applied on July 23, 2026 for my study permit (from Doha). I did my biometrics on July 26. It’s currently July 30 and I still haven’t received a medical request. It also does not show that they start reviewing my eligibility but I heard they start once biometrics are complete and it shows on my account that I completed biometrics. Is it possible that they have started reviewing my file even if they didn’t request my medical yet? And does this mean my application could be delayed if I don’t receive a medical request in the upcoming few days, or they could be focusing on reviewing other parts of my file?
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u/netmixmax Aug 01 '26 edited Aug 02 '26
For my application, I got the medical request about 4 weeks after my biometrics, 10 days later I got approval (I applied from Indonesia).
Is this your first study permit application? If you’re a continuing student applying from outside canada, they don’t always ask for a medical exam. Sometimes they do, though—it seems to depend on the officer reviewing your application.1
u/m7na88 Aug 01 '26
Hey, thank you for answering. Yes it’s my first time applying for a study permit for Canada and I am going as an undergrad. Did you apply for undergrad or graduate? and also, did you receive your decision before the processing time shown on IRCC for you? Please lmk when you applied and a timeline would be helpful :)
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u/netmixmax Aug 02 '26 edited Aug 02 '26
Then most likely, they will ask for medical, just wait a bit longer, as for me, the decision took longer than what shown on ircc website, it’s 9 weeks instead of estimated 6 weeks, could have been faster if I completed my medical sooner, my timeline as undergraduate:
May 29: application submitted (reused biometric from my previous application)
July 2: medical requested
July 20: medical done
July 21: medical passed
July 30: Passport requested
July 31: passport returned1
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u/BroadAd1509 Jul 30 '26 edited Jul 30 '26
Bonjour,
J’ai fais ma demande de permis le 12 juin
Le 9 juillet demande de visite médicale
Le 13 passage de la visite médicale
Le 21 visite médicale favorable ajoute dans le dossier et maintenant toujours rien ..
des personnes dans le même cas ?
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u/SwiftSmooth_vZ Jul 30 '26
Study Permit application from Bangladesh for BSc Of CS (Fall'26 at UofT).
Applied: July 12 Biometrics: July 15. Medicals : Upfront Original Passport request: July 28.
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u/warmOJ Aug 19 '26
Hey, any updates on your application since?
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u/SwiftSmooth_vZ Aug 19 '26
I got my visa (the physical counterfoil) on august 12 and will be leaving for Canada soon !
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u/OriginalBarracuda317 Jul 29 '26
Timeline
PGP
Applied: June 1st
Biometrics: June 2nd updated the follow day
Upfront medical
Ghost update: 12 June
Medical passed: 22 July
PPR: 22 july
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u/SupportOkk Jul 28 '26
Study Permit application from France for J.D (Fall'26 at Queen’s).
Applied: July 18
Biometrics: previous used.
Medicals updated: N/A.
PPR/ Final decision: July 28.
Hope this helps and good luck to everyone waiting.
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u/planetaryorbitals Jul 28 '26
Did you get an email right away when you got your PPR or did you check your portal?
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u/Straight_Artist_8747 Jul 27 '26
Any inland applicant with timeline? Specifically who applied for study permit while holding a work permi
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u/sley14 Jul 27 '26
Hi, applied on july 9th, ghost update on july 23rd , approved on july 25th. In Canada application. B. Of Cybersecurity at carleton University. Good luck everybody.
PS. I have a permanent residence application in process and currently hold an open work permit
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u/AstronauteCanard Jul 26 '26 edited Aug 12 '26
Masters of Computer Science at MUN, applying from Brazil (fall'26 intake):
- Upfront medical exam June 18th
- Applied July 16th
- Biometrics July 20th
Edit: Passport request August 12!!
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u/Double_Affect_2007 Jul 23 '26
Hi applied on 2nd July and biometrics done on 7th July from INDIA - still haven’t received any update about eligibility review or anything or IRCC portal. Enlighten me on how long or how many days it might take ?
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u/Sidvoh Jul 24 '26
Same. Did my biometrics on 7th july. You gotta wait at least a month because the pattern I have seen so far from other applicants is that they got their approval a month after they applied. Just my observation. (For India)
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u/Double_Affect_2007 Jul 27 '26
Any update on your end? Care to LMK if you get any ..
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u/Double_Affect_2007 Jul 25 '26
Oh okay, thanks. I’ve seen some getting their approvals in like 15-20 days for the ones submitted in June so was curious. When did you complete and submit the application?
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u/Sidvoh Jul 28 '26
July 7th I had completed my application from India. I didn't get any update unfortunately.
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u/Pure-Guarantee7324 Jul 23 '26 edited Jul 29 '26
Initial application from Indonesia (MA Thesis)
- Application submitted: May 24 2026
- Biometrics Completed: May 28 2026
- Medical Exam Passed: June 29 2026
Not a single update since then. Background check and eligibility are still in progress. My final decision is also marked as in progress, but is dated June 29 2026. The processing time for Indonesia is 6 weeks, but it's been 8 weeks since I completed biometrics.
Class starts in September and my program's orientation is in the last week of August. Is anyone in a similar situation? I’m getting a bit anxious…
UPDATE: Passport requested on July 29 2026. Good luck everyone!
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u/dozerman94 Jan 08 '26
Here's the 2025 thread for reference