Extend your Study Permit

If you plan to stay in Canada to continue your studies beyond the validity of your current study permit, you will need to apply to extend your study permit. 

You should begin this process about six months before your current study permit expires, because the application needs to be in before the expiration date written on your study permit so you will have maintained status which means you can continue to study while you wait for a decision from IRCC.

To learn more about how to extend your study permit, please refer to the Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website. It is your responsibility to know and understand the government regulations. You can extend your study permit online and can check the processing times before submitting your application. You may also refer to the information sheet on Extending your Study Permit.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Visit the IRCC website for the most up-to-date information and resources for study permits and extentions for international students.
IRCC - Extending Your Study Permit

You need an official letter to confirm your student status at Langara College.

To request a Letter of Extension for Study Permit:

  • Complete the Request for Letter of Extension for Study Permit digital form below.
  • Ensure you do not have any outstanding balances on your student account for the current or previous semesters before submitting the form.
  • Ensure that you have paid your $1,500 commitment fees for the upcoming semester. The letter will not be processed until the deposit is received.

IMPORTANT: This letter usually takes 5 – 10 business days to process. During registration period or at the beginning of the semester, it may take longer to process your request. Please allow enough time and plan accordingly.

Request for Letter of Extension for Study Permit

 

If you have any general questions about the process to extend your study permit, please speak with an International Student Coordinator or email international@langara.ca.

Please note that the Langara Global office cannot complete forms on your behalf.

Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)

Current Langara students who are applying to extend their study permit for their Langara programs may be exempt from needing a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). However, students changing Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs)—whether transferring to Langara from another institution or leaving Langara for a different DLI— will need to include a PAL when submitting their study permit extension application for the purpose of changing DLIs.

For more information, please visit the Langara Resource Page.

If you have any questions around this, you can visit the Langara Global office and speak with a licensed immigration advisor.