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Applying for a PGWP, but Your Study Permit Is Expiring?

Worried your study permit will expire before you can apply for a PGWP? Learn what to do to avoid refusals

Faster Study Permits for Graduate Students: What Changes in 2026

Master’s and PhD students won’t need a provincial attestation letter (PAL) to apply for a Canadian study permit starting January 2026. Learn how this works.

IRCC Just Updated PGWP Rules & Here's What They Could Mean for You

Learn who’s affected by the new PGWP rules, what changed, and how BorderPass helps students navigate these updates.

Canada’s Immigration Policy Under PM Mark Carney: What You Need to Know

Learn what this means for Canadian immigration, study permits, and permanent residence.

How to Check Study Permit Status

Learn how to easily check the status of your study permit application in Canada.

What Is a Ghost Update on an IRCC Study Permit Application?

Ghost update is applicant slang, not an IRCC term. See what the timestamp change actually tells you about your study permit, which is very little.

Timelines and Deadlines for Judicial Review of IRCC Refusals

You have 15 days to apply for judicial review of a refusal made in Canada, 60 days outside it. See what the deadline covers and why leave decides most cases.

Study Permit Processing Time in Canada: What Drives the Wait

Processing times are country-specific and are estimates rather than commitments. See what IRCC's published figure measures, and which part of the wait you control.

Study Permit Letter of Explanation: What It Does and Where It Goes Wrong

The letter of explanation is the one place you speak directly to the officer deciding your file. See what it is for, and why template letters carry little weight.

What Happens if You Do Not Receive a Study Permit Decision Before Your Program Starts?

Your program start date is approaching, but you have not received a decision on your Canadian study permit application. You may be wondering whether you can still begin your studies as planned or whether your admission needs to move to a later intake. The answer depends on your expected processing timeline, your school’s late-arrival and deferral policies, and whether your study permit application has already been submitted. This article explains when a study program deferral may be needed, what happens to your Letter of Acceptance when your start date changes, and how BorderPass can support you before and after submission.

How International Students Can Successfully Transition to Permanent Residents in Canada

Tips for Maintaining Legal Status as an International Student

Learn essential tips to keep your legal status as an international student in Canada. Manage permits and finances with ease. Read on to know more!