New study permits
We help students prepare applications with acceptance documents, financial proof, identity records, immigration history, and explanation letters.
Immigration Law Service
Application for Study Permits
Study permit applications require the right school documents, financial proof, immigration history, purpose of study, and compliance with current IRCC rules. Sawan Law House LLP helps students prepare complete and organized submissions.
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A study permit application should tell a clear, consistent story: why the student chose the program, how the studies are funded, what documents prove eligibility, and how the applicant fits within the current IRCC rules.
Sawan Law House LLP helps international students prepare study permit applications, extensions, restorations, and refusal responses. We review the school documents, financial records, academic history, immigration history, family situation, and explanation materials before submission.
Study permit rules have changed in recent years, including attestation requirements and the closure of Student Direct Stream. Students should avoid relying on old checklists or advice that may no longer match IRCC instructions.
This page provides general information only and is not legal advice. Study permit requirements can change, and you should speak with a lawyer about your circumstances before taking or delaying any step.
How We Help
Focused support for each stage of your matter.
PAL or TAL documents
Where required, we help clients understand provincial or territorial attestation letter issues and how they fit into the application package.
Extensions and restoration
We assist students who need to extend a study permit, restore status, update conditions, or address timing concerns.
School or program changes
We help students understand how current rules may affect changing schools, programs, or study plans.
Refusal review
If a study permit was refused, we review the reasons, evidence, finances, study plan, ties, and possible next steps.
Family members
We help students consider related visitor, work, or study applications for eligible family members where appropriate.
Our Process
A clear path from first conversation to next steps.
1
Review the study plan
We look at the school, program, academic history, career goals, finances, and reasons for studying in Canada.
2
Confirm required documents
We identify the acceptance letter, attestation documents, financial records, identity documents, and country-specific requirements.
3
Prepare the explanation
We help present the purpose of study, funding, family situation, travel history, and compliance plan in a clear way.
4
Submit and follow up
We assist with the application, biometrics, document requests, updates, and next steps after approval or refusal.
What To Prepare
Helpful documents for your consultation.
You do not need to have everything ready before contacting us, but these items can help us understand your situation faster.
- Letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution
- Provincial attestation letter or territorial attestation letter, if required
- Tuition receipts, bank records, proof of funds, scholarships, or sponsor records
- Academic transcripts, diplomas, language results, resume, and study plan
- Passport, travel history, status documents, and prior immigration records
- Refusal letters, IRCC requests, or school-change records if applicable
Common Questions
Study permit questions clients often ask.
Is Student Direct Stream still available?
No. IRCC ended the Student Direct Stream on November 8, 2024. Study permit applications submitted after that time are processed through the regular study permit stream unless another current instruction applies.
Do I always need a provincial or territorial attestation letter?
Not always. Some applicants need a PAL or TAL and some may be exempt. The requirement depends on the level of study, applicant category, and current IRCC instructions.
What if my study permit was refused?
A refusal should be reviewed carefully before reapplying. The next application may need stronger financial records, a clearer study plan, better supporting documents, or a response to the specific refusal reasons.