Program delivery update: Study permits – Prerequisite Program
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
December 22, 2025
The instructions listed below have been updated to clarify the following:
- Study permit validity for prerequisite programs, which was previously for the duration of the program plus 1 year, has been changed to the duration of the program plus 90 days. This change is in line with regulatory amendments made in November 2024.