Hello, international students! As there are many of you who wants to extend your study visa, the Multicultural Leadership will show you how to do it.
There are two ways you can apply!
1. Apply Online
To extend your study VISA online you must have access to a scanner or camera to create electronic copies of your documents for uploading and have a valid credit card for payment.
First, click on this link. https://www.ca
nada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/come-canada-tool.html
Second, click on “Check your eligibility.” In order to apply online, you have to go through the process of checking if you are eligible or not to receive the visa again.
Third, answer all the questions.
Fourth, it will show you that if you are able to get the study visa or not, after you complete answering the questions. Then, click the “Continue” that is written in the Study Permit box.
Fifth, you will be able to see your document checklist and the further steps on renewing the visa online.
Note: If you provide an email address on your application, please ensure you check it regularly for automated emails from CIC regarding your case. Some spam filters block these emails, and clients are requested to ensure emails from CIC are not blocked. If you are unsure whether emails from CIC are being sent, please check your myCIC account on a regular basis.
2. Apply on Paper
First, click on this link https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-change-conditions-extend-your-stay-canada-student.html
Second, you will find links to the documents which will help you receive the visa. 
Third, you will also find the steps on how to apply on paper.
Videos on how to extend your study permit
- This video explains the process in Mandarin.
2. This video explains the process in English.
Additional information
- If you apply for a renewal of your study permit, and the permit expires before you receive an answer, you can continue to study in Canada under the same conditions until you receive a decision.
- You should apply to renew your study permit if you intend to travel outside Canada and your permit will expire while you are travelling.
- You cannot extend your study permit beyond the expiry date on your passport.
- If your study permit has expired, and you have not applied for an extension, you must leave Canada.
If you ever have further questions on this whole process, never hesitate to ask Ms. Yamamoto or Minji Han(the writer of this blog post)!!
Ms. Yamamoto – CYamamoto@sd43.bc.ca
Minji Han – jun15hmj@gmail.com