Study Permit
A study permit is a document issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that allows someone to study in Canada for a specified period of time.
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Trinity Western University partners with BorderPass to provide a streamlined service to students requiring study permits for Canada. BorderPass offers various additional services to assist students throughout their stay in Canada.
Once international students have completed the TWU application and TWU has done a preliminary evaluation, admitted students will be given access to BorderPass immigration services. TWU pays the BorderPass membership cost on behalf of students as a complimentary service.
Step 1 – Begin the study permit application
The first step is to sign-up for a BorderPass account to begin the preparation of your study permit application for Immigration Canada. BorderPass provides comprehensive support for study permit applications, including expert review and filing by Canadian immigration lawyers. As a result of our partnership, the legal fees are covered by TWU for your application! This process starts with completing the Getting Started assessment along with uploading the documents required by Immigration Canada. You must complete this step as part of your admissions process. Your Enrolment Advisor will provide you with instructions for this upon admission.
If you currently hold a valid Canadian Study permit:
Please send a digital copy of your current study permit to your Enrolment Advisor for verification. In this case, you are strongly encouraged to sign-up for BorderPass for your new study permit application. You will be given instructions on paying your tuition deposit and signing the TWU refund policy. Once these are received, you will be provided with your official letter of admission and Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) required to complete your new study permit application (Extension/DLI Change) through BorderPass
Step 2 – Wait to hear back from TWU
After you complete the questionnaire, Trinity Western University staff will provide you with your next steps. Please wait to hear from TWU admissions staff before making a tuition deposit.
Step 3 – Pay the international student deposit
To proceed, you will need to pay the international student enrolment deposit, and sign and return the TWU refund policy. This deposit is non-refundable* and signifies your commitment to attend Trinity Western University. The deposit will be applied towards your tuition fees and is not an additional cost.
*Deposits will only be refundable in the event that a study permit cannot be obtained.
Step 4 – Receive your TWU Letter of Admission (LOA) and Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) (if applicable)
Once the deposit and signed Refund Policy have been received, you will be sent your official letter of admission (LOA) and PAL (if applicable) from Trinity Western University. You can now complete and submit your study permit application through BorderPass.
Step 5 – Complete the study permit application
Our partnership with BorderPass will help make the process of applying for a study permit easier.
With BorderPass, you will be provided with the following:
- A secure online platform for study permit application preparation, review, and filing services.
- Expert guidance and legal support—access to trusted Canadian immigration lawyers, who will guide you through the entire application process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with immigration regulations.
- Continuous monitoring of visa status, important dates, and immigration documents.
- In the event of a visa denial, access post-refusal support through BorderPass, offering expert guidance and assistance to appeal your refusal or strengthen your reapplication
- Ongoing benefits: Enjoy additional perks such as ongoing Express Entry score tracking and discounted rates on follow-on visa services.
Find IRCC study permit processing times online. Given the processing times, we strongly recommend accepted applicants apply for their study permits as soon as possible.