Program delivery update : Study permits – Letters of acceptance (LOAs)

April 2, 2024

To provide administrative flexibility during the launch phase, the letter of acceptance (LOA) verification system temporarily allowed verification activities to be completed in 15 calendar days instead of 10 calendar days. As of March 19, 2024, this temporary measure has ended and the deadline to complete verification activities is 10 calendar days.

Additionally, starting on March 19, 2024, designated learning institutions (DLIs) are no longer able to change the validation status of students in the portal once a validation status has been submitted to IRCC. Officers can start processing the application once a validation status is received by IRCC.

These updates are available in this section: “Verifying letters of acceptance (LOAs) for post-secondary study permit applications and study permit extension applications.”

Updated instructions

• Study permits: Letters of acceptance