Study Permit Processing Delays 2025

[Iggy94]

I applied from Ghana. I have passed my medical

Hi David,
How do you know you passed your medicals? I also applied from Ghana but haven’t had any updates on my medicals although I submitted it upfront.

 

[Tobybryan85]

Hi
AOR - June 16
Biometric - Complete
Medical - Not Started
Eligibility - Not Started
BGC - In Progress

I’m close to 9 weeks already, Any idea what might be the delay and how long more is it supposed to take

Thank you

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi
AOR - June 16
Biometric - Complete
Medical - Not Started
Eligibility - Not Started
BGC - In Progress

I’m close to 9 weeks already, Any idea what might be the delay and how long more is it supposed to take

Thank you

Where did you apply from? What is citizenship? File has not been opened by an officer.

 

[Tobybryan85]

Where did you apply from? What is citizenship? File has not been opened by an officer.

I applied from Nigeria, Citizenship also Nigeria … how long more can it take to get approved? My biometric was updated Aug 8

 

[Ash1111]

I submitted my study visa application on 25th July and completed my biometrics on 28th July.
The current processing time for my country (India) is 3 weeks, which will be completed by this Friday.
So far, I’ve only received an update confirming that my biometrics were received. There’s been no progress showing under other sections such as background check or medical.
My classes are set to start on 5th September, and I’m wondering if I’m likely to receive my visa in time.


Is anyone else facing a similar situation or experiencing delays?

 

[Naturgrl]

I submitted my study visa application on 25th July and completed my biometrics on 28th July.
The current processing time for my country (India) is 3 weeks, which will be completed by this Friday.
So far, I’ve only received an update confirming that my biometrics were received. There’s been no progress showing under other sections such as background check or medical.
My classes are set to start on 5th September, and I’m wondering if I’m likely to receive my visa in time.


Is anyone else facing a similar situation or experiencing delays?

Multi posts

 

[canuck78]

I applied from Nigeria, Citizenship also Nigeria … how long more can it take to get approved? My biometric was updated Aug 8

Processing can take months from Nigeria. Would suggest discussing deferring admission with your school if you planned on staying this fall.

 

[Tobybryan85]

I applied for my student permit on May 23rd and did biometric on 27th May. My school is starting on 2nd September 2025. My status reads
1. We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility criteria
2. We are processing your background checks, we will send you are a message if we need more information

My question is, do I still stand a chance of getting a decision before September 2nd?

No you don’t… I’ll ad me

Processing can take months from Nigeria. Would suggest discussing deferring admission with your school if you planned on staying this fall.

No .. it’s still winter

 

[Iggy94]

PPR finally received. Jah bless

Hi david. Have you had your passport stamped? How long did it take?

 

[Be nice]

Hiii all just to update
Study permit inside canada
Applied June 6th
Correspondence August 15
Aproval August 18
Thank God and thank you all wishing everyone good luck

 

[Tobybryan85]

Hiii all just to update
Study permit inside canada
Applied June 6th
Correspondence August 15
Aproval August 18
Thank God and thank you all wishing everyone good luck

Congratulations

 

[AnkurG]

Hiii all just to update
Study permit inside canada
Applied June 6th
Correspondence August 15
Aproval August 18
Thank God and thank you all wishing everyone good luck

@Tobybryan85 What does correspondence on August 15 mean?

 

[zzzzzf]

I submitted my study visa application on 25th July and completed my biometrics on 28th July.
The current processing time for my country (India) is 3 weeks, which will be completed by this Friday.
So far, I’ve only received an update confirming that my biometrics were received. There’s been no progress showing under other sections such as background check or medical.
My classes are set to start on 5th September, and I’m wondering if I’m likely to receive my visa in time.


Is anyone else facing a similar situation or experiencing delays?

It's hard to say, you can check your status from tracker, if you find background verification has been updated to in progress, maybe you need to wait for a longer time.