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Canada Study Permit: next steps after you apply
This guide explains what you must do after submitting your application for a Canadian study permit.
MIGRAGENT wrote this from 12 requirements on the official page, each checked against the government's own wording. Updated 2026-10-02. Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/after-apply-next-steps.html
What to do after you apply
You must book your biometrics collection appointment as soon as possible. This helps you avoid processing delays.[1]
You must update your application if you change your address, telephone number, or any other contact information after applying. If you applied from within Canada, you must provide your new address if your mailing address changes before a decision is made.[2][3]
How to defer your enrolment
If you want to defer your enrolment, you must get your deferral approved by your designated learning institution. You must also obtain an updated letter of acceptance.[4][5]
You must submit your updated letter of acceptance to IRCC through your online account or web form if you defer your enrolment.[6]
What you need to show
You must have a valid letter of acceptance to avoid application refusal. You must also show proof that you have enough money to support yourself while studying in Canada to avoid application refusal.[7][8]
Travelling to Canada
You must travel with the same passport you used when you applied for your study permit. If you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States, you must travel with a valid green card and a valid passport from your country of nationality.[9][10]
If you applied from outside Canada, you must bring your port of entry letter of introduction and show it to a border services officer when you arrive in Canada. If you are from a country that requires a visitor visa, you must enter Canada before your visitor visa expires.[11][12]
Checklist
- Book your biometrics collection appointment as soon as possible.[1]
- Update your contact details if they change after you apply.[2]
- Get approval and an updated letter of acceptance if you defer your enrolment.[4][5]
- Pack the same passport you used for your application.[9]
- Bring your port of entry letter of introduction if you applied from outside Canada.[11]
Questions people ask
What should I do if I change my address after applying?
You must update your application if you change your address, telephone number, or other contact details. If you applied from within Canada, you must provide your new address if your mailing address changes before a decision is made.[2][3]
Can I defer my enrolment after applying for a study permit?
Yes. You must get your deferral approved by your school and get an updated letter of acceptance. You must then submit this updated letter to IRCC through your online account or web form.[4][5][6]
What do US green card holders need to bring when travelling?
If you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States, you must travel with a valid green card and a valid passport from your country of nationality.[10]
How do I avoid my study permit application being refused?
You must have a valid letter of acceptance. You must also show proof that you have enough money to support yourself while studying in Canada.[7][8]
When do I need to enter Canada?
If you are from a country that requires a visitor visa, you must enter Canada before your visitor visa expires.[12]
This explains what one official page says. It is not legal advice, and the page itself is the authority. Rules change; the wire reports it when they do.