Study in Canada.Build skills for your future.
A study permit allows eligible international students to study at a Canadian designated learning institution. Simmi Immigration helps you prepare a clear study plan, solid financial proof and a complete application package.
- Study plan
- Explain your goals and program choice
- Financial proof
- Tuition, living costs and support
- Family options
- Spouse and child considerations
- PGWP pathway
- Plan study, work and possible PR
Overview
Who may apply for a study permit?
A study permit is issued to international students who have been accepted by a designated learning institution (DLI) and can satisfy an officer that they meet the program and temporary resident requirements. The permit authorizes study — not permanent residence — and comes with conditions you must keep meeting throughout your stay.
- Who may apply
- Students accepted by a designated learning institution.
- Applicants with a clear purpose of study.
- Students who can show sufficient financial support.
- Applicants who meet admissibility and temporary resident requirements.
What officers look at
Four things that decide most student files
Study plan, funds, ties and consistency. Officers weigh these together, and the study plan carries the most weight.
A study plan that makes sense
The single most scrutinized part of a student file. Your program should connect logically to your past education and your career direction. If you are changing fields, taking a step back in level, or returning to school after years of work, the plan has to explain why — clearly and honestly.
Financial proof
Applicants typically need to show tuition payment evidence plus enough support for living costs and related expenses. The funds should be documented, traceable and explained — where the money came from matters as much as the balance itself.
Temporary intent and home ties
A study permit is temporary. Family, employment, property or other commitments at home help show that you intend to follow the conditions of your stay. Ties are weighed together with the study plan and finances, not in isolation.
Consistency across the file
Forms, letters, transcripts and financial records all need to tell the same story. Inconsistent dates, unexplained gaps or a study plan that contradicts your employment history are among the fastest routes to a refusal.
Checklist
Documents your application may include
The exact list depends on your country, your institution and your situation. IRCC may request more.
- 01Letter of acceptance from a Canadian designated learning institution.
- 02Passport, identity documents and photographs.
- 03Tuition payment proof, bank statements or sponsor documents.
- 04Study plan explaining your program choice and goals.
- 05Education records, transcripts and employment history.
- 06Provincial attestation letter or other documents, if required.
Avoid these
Common refusal concerns
A refusal can be reviewed to identify the weak points and improve the documents and explanation before reapplying. Resubmitting the same package rarely changes the outcome — the new application has to answer the officer’s specific concerns.
Get a refusal review- The study plan does not match past education or career direction.
- Funds are incomplete, unexplained or not properly sourced.
- Weak home ties or unclear temporary intent.
- Missing documents or inconsistent information across the file.
- A program choice that appears to be a step backwards without explanation.
- Previous refusals that were never addressed.
Step by step
How we prepare your study permit
Six stages, from the first profile review to the decision.
- 1
Profile review
Assess your school, finances and goals.
- 2
Checklist
Prepare the documents required for your case.
- 3
Study plan
Build a clear, consistent explanation.
- 4
Submit
Apply online to IRCC.
- 5
Biometrics
Complete biometrics if you are instructed to.
- 6
Decision
Plan your travel and your studies.
Why us
What you get working with Simmi Immigration
Study strategy
Connect your program to your goals.
Financial clarity
Organize support and proof of funds.
Refusal review
Address concerns if previously refused.
Next-step planning
Understand work and extension options.
Answers
Study permit FAQ
Planning your next step after graduation? We map the study, work and permanent residence pathway together, not one permit at a time.
Explore all programsApplicants typically need to show tuition payment evidence and enough financial support for living costs and related expenses. The amount depends on your program, location and whether family members accompany you.
Next step
Ready to study in Canada?
We review your program choice, finances, education history, family situation and long-term goals so your application tells a clear and consistent story — before anything is filed.
This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Program rules and financial requirements can change. Confirm current IRCC requirements before applying.
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We will confirm eligibility, shape the study plan, and build the document plan before anything is filed.
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