Study Permit Consultant North York
Study Permit Consultant North York support checks the financial, school and attestation rules that apply when you submit your application.
For applications from September 1, 2026, living-cost requirements increased for students outside Quebec. Mirzoyan Immigration Services assists North York students with initial applications, extensions and changes to their studies. Your offer letter, finances and current status are reviewed together before the application is prepared.
✓ School, PAL and application-route checks
✓ Study plan and financial-document review
✓ Written application scope and separate professional fee
Who this service is for
A course start date can make document delays stressful. Begin with your offer letter, current status and the questions you need answered.
For the national reference, read the complete guide to study permits in Canada.
Students with a North York-area study offer
You have an offer from a designated learning institution (DLI) and need help preparing your study permit application. The practice covers students at U of T, TMU, OCAD, George Brown, Seneca, Humber, Centennial and York.
Students extending or changing their studies
Your current permit, program dates or planned school change need review before you apply. The applicable route depends on your status and circumstances.
Students with questions about their application
You have a previous refusal, a study plan needing explanation or a sponsor whose financial support needs documenting. A consultation can identify what needs closer review.
What Study Permit Application Support Includes
The agreed work covers preparation, submission and the follow-up specified in your written service agreement. You provide the source records and confirm their accuracy.
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Eligibility and application route
Your RCIC reviews your study plans, current status and previous immigration history against IRCC’s eligibility requirements. Bring your offer letter, passport and any previous decisions. The national study permit consultant service explains the wider application scope.
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PAL confirmation and DLI verification
Mirzoyan Immigration Services checks your letter of acceptance, DLI status and Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) requirements. Your RCIC assesses whether a PAL appears required for your application. IRCC decides whether an exemption is accepted. The province or territory issues the attestation; contact your school for instructions on obtaining it.
Include a valid PAL with the application unless an exemption applies, and provide evidence of the exemption.
From January 1, 2026, students in a degree-granting master’s or doctoral program at a public DLI are exempt. See IRCC’s PAL requirements and the official DLI list.
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Financial evidence and sponsor documents
The file brings together tuition records, living and travel costs, and evidence explaining the available money. You provide statements and supporting source records, including sponsor documents where applicable. Check the application-date rules for proof of financial support.
04
Forms and study plan
Mirzoyan Immigration Services prepares the necessary application forms on your behalf and reviews your study plan and supporting documents. You provide accurate information and the records needed for your application.
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Submission and correspondence
Once the required documents are ready, Mirzoyan Immigration Services submits through the permitted IRCC online route on your instruction. Government fees are separate. The written agreement identifies the application work and IRCC follow-up included in the retainer.
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Decision and next steps
Mirzoyan Immigration Services monitors your application and explains IRCC correspondence and the decision. Any response or follow-up work follows your written service agreement.
Choose the support you need
Start with a consultation or discuss retaining Mirzoyan Immigration Services to prepare your application.
Consultation
Discuss your study plans, documents, previous decisions and next steps with a licensed consultant. The appointment’s scope depends on its length and your questions. A full application review requires a separate service agreement.
Retained application preparation
Mirzoyan Immigration Services prepares the agreed study permit application and handles the follow-up included in your written agreement. Confirm the scope and professional fee before work begins. You remain responsible for supplying accurate information and source documents.
Why Choose Mirzoyan Immigration Services for Study Permits
You know who is responsible for your file and how the application will be reviewed.
One on One Advisory
Your questions go directly to Narek or Vahe, the licensed consultant handling your file. Every client communication is answered by one of them.
There is no intake team, assistant or call-routing system answering in their place.
Narek Mirzoyan · RCIC # R1005184
The Mirzoyan Methodology
Six review stages organize the work on your file:
Risk Diagnosis:
Identify eligibility concerns and the correct application route.
Evidence Mapping:
Connect the required facts with the records that support them.
Document Verification:
Check documents against the applicable instructions.
Consistency Audit:
Compare travel dates, status periods, tax details and form histories.
Submission:
Prepare the application for the permitted filing route.
IRCC Response Management:
Handle follow-up included in the written agreement.
Meet in person, online or by phone. Based in Toronto, we serve clients across Canada and abroad in English, Russian and Armenian.
Document issues we check before submission
Compare the school details, immigration history and financial records before submitting. A discrepancy needs an explanation or corrected evidence, rather than an assumption.
Missing or invalid PAL evidence
Include a valid PAL when required, or evidence supporting your exemption. A 2025 PAL is not valid for a new 2026 application. Validity is checked when applying. A missing required PAL can cause the application to be returned without processing. Read the Provincial Attestation Letter guide.
School details and acceptance-letter verification
Match the school and DLI number against the designated learning institution list. Ask the school to correct discrepancies in your letter of acceptance. If the school misses IRCC’s verification deadline, IRCC returns the application and refunds the processing fee. DLI status alone does not establish PGWP eligibility; the program and other requirements also matter.
Incomplete immigration history
IMM 1294 asks about previous visa or permit refusals, denied entry and removal from Canada or another country. It separately asks about previous applications to enter or remain in Canada. Answer each question fully. Withholding material facts can lead to a misrepresentation finding and five-year inadmissibility.
Unexplained deposits or unavailable funds
Include records explaining recent deposits and access to restricted savings. IRCC’s examples include six months of bank statements with source documentation. Check your local visa-office instructions. A statement-history requirement is not a universal minimum holding period. The question is whether sufficient money is available for the required costs.
Eligibility Requirements at a Glance
The basic requirements below need to be checked against your application category and circumstances.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Acceptance letter | A letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution. Check PGWP eligibility separately. |
| PAL or exemption | A valid PAL when required, or evidence that you qualify for an exemption. |
| Money for your studies | Enough money for tuition, living expenses and return travel, including accompanying family members. |
| Valid passport | A valid passport or accepted travel document. Your permit cannot extend beyond its expiry. |
| Health and admissibility | Meet IRCC’s health and admissibility requirements. A medical exam or police certificate may be required. |
| Study plans and departure | Explain your study plans and satisfy the officer that you will leave Canada when your study permit expires. |
PAL exemptions: From January 1, 2026, students in degree-granting master’s or doctoral programs at public DLIs are exempt. Other graduate programs are not automatically exempt.
Financial requirements: For applications from September 1, 2026, one applicant outside Quebec needs CAD 23,448 annually for living expenses. Tuition and travel are extra. Include accompanying-family costs. Show first-year funds and explain how longer studies will be funded.
Study Permit Fees and Processing Times
Government charges are separate from the professional fee agreed with Mirzoyan Immigration Services. The table covers a standard study permit and biometrics where required.
| Government charge | Amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Study permit, including an extension | CAD 150 per person | Standard application fee. Restoration, if needed, is a separate charge. |
| Biometrics, individual | CAD 85 | Pay only when required. Exemptions and previously valid biometrics may apply. |
| Biometrics, eligible family | CAD 170 maximum | For two or more eligible family members applying at the same time. This cap is for biometrics, not study permit fees. |
The Student Direct Stream closed on November 8, 2024. New applicants cannot use that former route. Check IRCC’s current processing-times tool for your application category and location. Estimates do not guarantee a decision before your course starts. Eligible doctoral students applying online from outside Canada may qualify for faster processing under separate IRCC instructions.
Students in Canada changing to a new post-secondary DLI may qualify for 60-day extension processing. Apply online and select “Yes” to the applicable question identifying the student’s DLI change. Follow IRCC’s school-change instructions and include the required documents. Faster processing does not itself authorize study at the new school before approval.
If timing is tight, ask your school about its latest arrival date and deferral requirements. Allow separate time to gather documents.
Clear Fees Before You Retain Us
Confirm the North York study permit work, professional fee and included follow-up in a written agreement before retaining Mirzoyan Immigration Services.
Government charges and third-party costs are separate. Visa Application Centre charges, medical examinations and translations may add costs where applicable. The published fee menu explains Mirzoyan Immigration Services’ services; your agreement records the scope for your file.
Study Permit Help Across the GTA
Students in North York can meet by appointment or discuss their application remotely. Zoom or Microsoft Teams consultations can accommodate questions without repeated travel.
For broader coverage, see the national study permit service and established local pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a study permit be extended?
You can extend a study permit if you remain eligible and need further study. IRCC’s extension guidance says to apply at least 30 days before expiry. Check passport validity and required school and financial evidence. A post-secondary school change normally requires approval before you start at the new DLI. For the full process, read our study permit extension guide.
How long does it take to get a study permit extension in Canada?
Check IRCC’s current processing-times tool for the study permit extension category. The estimate changes and is not a guaranteed decision date. Preparation and school verification also matter. A qualifying post-secondary DLI change may use separate faster-processing instructions; do not treat that route as the estimate for every extension.
How much does it cost to extend a study permit in Canada?
The standard study permit extension fee is CAD 150 per person. Biometrics cost CAD 85 when required, subject to exemptions and the eligible-family maximum. If student status has expired, restoration adds CAD 246.25 before the permit fee. Professional assistance, translations and medical examinations can add separate costs. Confirm the applicable charges before paying.
Can I stay in Canada while waiting for a study permit extension?
If you applied before the original permit expired, IRCC permits you to remain while the extension is decided. You can continue studying under the original conditions while remaining in Canada and meeting the requirements. A pending extension does not ordinarily authorize starting at a different post-secondary DLI. School changes and travel require separate checks.
How many times can you extend a study permit in Canada?
There is no guaranteed number of approved extensions. Each request must establish eligibility, continued studies and the required support; a previous approval does not establish another entitlement. Review IRCC’s extension requirements against your program and passport dates. If your studies have finished, assess the appropriate next status instead of assuming another study permit extension is available.
Ready to Discuss Your Study Permit Application?
Bring your North York study plans, school letter and document questions to a consultation before deciding on application support.
Free 15-minute assessment: Outline your study plans and the application assistance you need.
Paid consultation: A licensed consultant discusses your study permit questions and possible options during the booked appointment. Pricing is shown when you book.
A full application review requires a separate service agreement.
Meet in person, online or by phone. For help choosing an appointment, call 1-888-636-2122.
This page provides general information, not legal or immigration advice. A consultation addresses your individual circumstances.