Study Permits Update — October 15, 2026

What You Should Do

• -If applying for a new Canadian study permit, prepare at least 6 months of bank statements (including the month before your application date) showing sufficient funds to cover your full program — not just the first year. Upload these to your IRCC online account at ircc.canada.ca before submitting.
• -If renewing a study permit, be ready to demonstrate funds specifically for the first year following your renewal date. Review the updated officer instructions at canada.ca ('Study permits: Assessing the application', last updated July 24, 2026) to understand what officers will be checking.
• -If you are applying for a joint or graduate program, verify whether your program qualifies for the updated PAL/TAL exemption before submitting. Check the current IRCC study permit requirements at canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit.html.
• -Ensure all sources of funding (personal savings, family support, scholarships) are clearly documented with supporting employment and financial records. Officers are now required to verify sources in all cases — vague or undocumented fund sources are more likely to trigger refusals.