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Can i apply for study permit extension earlier that 3 months before permit expiration?

IuriiS

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My study permit and visa are about to expire on August 31, 2021. If I get confirmation from the University that my program was extended, can I apply for a permit and visa right now? I saw somewhere, that you have to apply for a permit and visa extension not earlier than 3 months before expiration, in my case, it should be the end of May. Thank you!
 

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et confirmation from the University that my program was extended, can I apply for a permit and visa right now? I saw somewhere, that you have to apply for a permit and visa extension not earlier than 3 months be
There's no 3 month date being mentioned.
You are fine to apply anytime. As long as you have the documents for the next term, you're good.
 

Sarah1980

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Apr 15, 2019
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I have same question. I was told by IRCC agent on the phone that one should not apply more than 90 days before expiration of the permit (which I find weird in these times will all the delays, you would think you should apply as soon as you can) and there is a risk of refusal of application.
 

Sarah1980

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Apr 15, 2019
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My study permit and visa are about to expire on August 31, 2021. If I get confirmation from the University that my program was extended, can I apply for a permit and visa right now? I saw somewhere, that you have to apply for a permit and visa extension not earlier than 3 months before expiration, in my case, it should be the end of May. Thank you!

Did you end up applying earlier than 3 months nd did you get it ?
 

UBC 2017

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Apr 8, 2017
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I have same question. I was told by IRCC agent on the phone that one should not apply more than 90 days before expiration of the permit (which I find weird in these times will all the delays, you would think you should apply as soon as you can) and there is a risk of refusal of application.
I do not see an issue, in fact the earlier the better if you are ready. My University advised me to apply 3-4 months early.
 

ashrut05

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Jul 16, 2020
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I advise you to apply ASAP. I applied on January 17th and I am still waiting. Some people on reddit have been waiting for over a year.