An applicant who had just received an offer letter for a September intake asked whether they still had enough time to apply for a Canadian study visa.
What the group confirmed:- It's generally not too late — the group estimated roughly three months of lead time is enough if the application file is straightforward (no unusual complications).
- Typical processing time around that period was estimated at about 90 days.
Practical takeaway:- If you have around three months before your intake, you're likely still within a workable window — but apply as soon as your file is ready rather than waiting.
- Keep your application straightforward and complete to avoid delays, since complicated files can take longer than the typical estimate.
- Processing times change over time, so check current IRCC processing time estimates for study permits before assuming the ~90-day figure still holds.