Study Permits Update — September 7, 2026

What You Should Do

• -If you are a master's or doctoral student applying to a public DLI for 2026, confirm your school appears on IRCC's upcoming list of eligible public DLIs (to be posted at canada.ca/study-canada) before submitting your application — you will not need a PAL/TAL.
• -If you are a doctoral student applying online from outside Canada, submit your application online to qualify for the 14-day expedited processing target; include concurrent applications for eligible accompanying family members in the same submission.
• -For all new study permit applications submitted after July 24, 2026, prepare at least 6 months of bank statements (including the month before or the month of application) and documentation showing the source of your funds (e.g., employment letters, scholarship letters, sponsor documents) — these are now reviewed for every applicant, not just high-risk cases.
• -If you are renewing a study permit, note that financial sufficiency will now be assessed based on the first year following the renewal — gather updated bank statements and any new financial documents accordingly before submitting your renewal application.
• -Students at private DLIs should confirm they still need a PAL/TAL and remain subject to the national cap — contact your institution's international student office to verify your allocation status before applying.