What are the 3 things international students should NOT do?

• Work more than 24 hours per week when the school is in session full time

• Let your study permit expire

• Studying part time in between semesters

Why is my application taking longer than usual?

If your application is taking a long time to process with IRCC, then it could be a non-routine or complex application.

Here are some reasons why your visitor, work or study permit is taking a long time to process:

• They are verifying your information and documents.

• They need additional documents from you, such as child custody information.

• You sent them unclear copies of your documents.

• You have a medical condition for which you may need more tests or consultations.

• You lived in Canada before as a permanent resident.

• There’s a criminal, security or other admissibility issue.

• They need to consult with other offices in Canada or abroad.

Nova Scotia PNP

Nova Scotia PNP portal is going to be closed from February 13 to February 18, 2026. 

Please note the following: 

• If you have an Expression of Interest (EOI) submission in progress, it must be submitted before February 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

• In-progress submissions that are not submitted by this date will be cancelled automatically and progress will not be saved.

• You will not be able to upload additional documents while the portal is closed.

• NSNP website pages may be temporarily unavailable on February 17–18, 2026.

• The NSNP application portal and website pages will reopen on February 18, 2026.