Study Permit Extension
A study permit extension is required if an international student in Canada wishes to continue studying for longer than the validity period of their study permit. Every study permit has an expiry date, which lets you know when you need to stop studying or leave Canada. It's important to remember your study permit expiry date. We advise you to apply early for a study permit extension if you're planning to study in Canada beyond the expiry date of your current study permit.
The student should plan ahead to ensure this application is submitted in advance of the expiration date of their current permit. As long as the application is submitted before this date they will be authorized to remain in Canada as a student through implied status until a decision is made on the extension application, so long as the conditions of their permit have not changed. However, if the conditions of the permit have changed, then the foreign national does not have implied status and must wait until they receive a decision on their application.
