Please check the expiry date of your study permit as it is common for study permits to expire at the end of July.  If you are in Canada and your study permit will be expiring at the end of July 2021, you will need to apply for a study permit extension before your permit expires to remain in Canada legally and to avoid interruptions in your studies. Detailed instructions for extending your study permit from inside Canada can be found at the links below:

• Extending your Study Permit (in-Canada process only)
• Instruction Guide: Study Permit Extension Applications (in-Canada process only)
• Note: If you are currently outside Canada and have questions about renewing your study permit please contact an International Student Advisor for further information on the appropriate process to follow.

If your passport will be expiring in July 2021 with your study permit please note that you must still apply to extend your study permit before it expires if you are in Canada.  If you will not be able to obtain your renewed passport before your study permit expires, please reach out to an International Student Advisor for further guidance.  You can also review information on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website concerning how to proceed if you cannot provide all required documents for your study permit application. 

If you have any questions about the above, please contact an International Student Advisor, Immigration Specialist at intl_advising@sfu.ca. You can also connect with us via Zoom (through a virtual advising appointment or during drop-in advising) or reach out to us via Live Chat.