Study permits
Review the immigration side of your study plans, including your institution, programme and supporting circumstances.
Look beyond the admission letter.
A study plan involves more than admission to a school. Discuss the institution, programme, funding and your immigration history as part of an individual assessment.
Requirements can depend on the applicant’s circumstances and current instructions. Graduate work options also need their own review rather than an assumption based on school admission.
Connect your study plan, funding and history.
We discuss why the proposed course fits your background, how the plan will be funded and whether the immigration record raises issues to address. Admission and immigration permission are separate questions. If working during study or after graduation is part of the plan, those conditions deserve a separate review before you commit to a programme.
How VSA can assist
VSA can review the immigration questions behind the proposed study or graduate plan, discuss the available evidence and help prepare an application within the agreed scope. We explain issues that need further checking before you commit to a strategy. School admission, work authorisation and permanent residence are considered as separate decisions.
What to discuss in your consultation
- The institution and programme you are considering.
- Your education history, study goals and funding plan.
- Current permit conditions, extensions or changes relevant to you.
- Whether graduate work options need a separate assessment.
Prepare for a useful conversation
Prepare your programme information, education timeline and a brief account of funding and previous applications.
A preparation checklist
- Admission and programme details
- Education and employment history with any gaps explained
- A realistic funding plan and relevant supporting records
- Earlier applications, current status and any refusal letters
This is a discussion checklist, not an application checklist. The records required depend on the route and your circumstances.
Start with a short enquiry. The office will explain consultation arrangements, fees and the appropriate document-sharing process before you send private records.
What the next steps can look like
Clarify the goal
We discuss your circumstances, immigration history and any immediate timing issue.
Review the available evidence
We identify the records and questions needed for a useful assessment.
Agree on the work
Any retained services, professional fees and responsibilities are confirmed in writing.
Prepare and keep the record current
Agreed work follows the relevant process; changes in circumstances must be reported promptly.
Before you decide.
Does admission guarantee a study permit or a PGWP?
No. Admission, study-permit requirements and later work-permit eligibility are distinct. Check the institution and programme against current IRCC instructions before making financial commitments.
How do I find the latest official requirements?
Use the government links below. Check the current programme page and its notices before relying on a summary, a past invitation round or another person’s experience.
What does the consultation cost?
Contact the office to confirm the fee, duration and format before booking. Further representation is a separate decision with a written scope and fee agreement.
Government guidance & latest updates
Open the official website for current instructions, forms and notices. These external sources may change after this guide is reviewed. Government decisions and programme availability are outside VSA’s control.
IRCC: study in Canada ↗www.canada.ca · Opens the official external websiteIRCC notices: current programme changes ↗www.canada.ca · Opens the official external websiteGuide reviewed 12 November 2026. General information only. Eligibility, availability and requirements must be checked against current official instructions and your circumstances. Linked government websites do not endorse VSA.
Visit the official-updates hub