Study Permits

Overview

A strong study permit application should tell a clear and consistent story. The student’s background, chosen program, school, financial plan, and long-term goals should all make sense together.

IRCC requires students to provide key documents such as a letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution, and in many cases a provincial or territorial attestation letter. Students must also show they have enough money for tuition, living expenses, and transportation. You can review IRCC’s official guidance on proof of financial support.

We help clients avoid common problems such as missing documents, unclear explanations, weak financial evidence, inconsistent information, or rushed applications. Our focus is to make the process more practical, less stressful, and better organized from the beginning.

Who This Service Is For

This service is for international students applying for their first Canadian study permit, students already in Canada who need to extend their permit, applicants changing schools or programs, and students who have received a refusal and want to understand their next step.

It is also helpful for families supporting a student’s application, especially where financial documents, timelines, or school choices need to be explained properly. Some students know exactly where they want to study. Others are still comparing programs, schools, and immigration timelines. In both cases, the application is stronger when the strategy is clear before filing.

What We Help With

We help with study permit applications, study permit extensions, document review, study plan guidance, financial proof review, school or program change questions, refusal review, and reapplication support.

If you are already in Canada and want to keep studying, IRCC generally advises students to apply to extend a study permit at least 30 days before it expires. If you are changing schools, especially at the post-secondary level, IRCC’s rules on changing your school or program should also be reviewed carefully.

If your application has been refused, we can review the refusal reasons and help you decide whether a reapplication makes sense. IRCC notes that study permit applications may be refused for reasons such as insufficient financial proof, unclear study purpose, or concerns about whether the applicant will leave Canada at the end of their authorized stay.

Whether you are applying for the first time, extending your stay, changing schools, or dealing with a refusal, LM Law & CPA LLP can help you prepare a clearer and more complete application.