The information on this page has been reviewed by International Student Advisors on August 4th, 2023.

SFU Policies and Supports

Can SFU contact IRCC on my behalf and request expedited processing of my study permit application?

Currently, there are no measures in place whereby a study permit applicant can request expedited processing of their application. Unfortunately, as a post-secondary institution, SFU does not have the authority to intervene with IRCC on behalf of a student to request faster processing of an application. To check the current estimated processing time for a study permit application submitted outside of Canada, please click here