When applying for extensions of your permits, the expiry date of your child’s passport will indeed affect the duration of their new study permit. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) generally aligns the validity of permits with the passport expiry date.
1. Renew Your Child’s Passport:
• Renew your child’s passport as soon as possible before applying for the permit extensions. This way, the new passport can provide a longer validity period, and IRCC will issue the permits accordingly.
2. Apply for Permit Extensions Now:
• If you can’t renew your child’s passport before applying for extensions, IRCC will likely issue the study permit until March 2026 (matching the passport’s expiry). Once you renew your child’s passport, you can apply again to extend the study permit to align with your work permit.
3. When Applying for Extensions:
• Ensure you provide clear information about your PR application in progress (e.g., AOR details).
• Include proof of your child’s school enrollment and tuition payment if applicable.
• Include proof of your current job if you are applying for an employer-specific work permit or an open work permit based on your PR status.
4. Timelines:
• Start the passport renewal process immediately if you decide to renew it.
• Apply for the permit extensions 3–4 months before their expiry to ensure timely processing.
Thanks very much Miss Bee for your feedback. One more question: do I have sufficient time to get the new permits if I apply for the permit extensions 3-4 months before as the official processing time now is over 170 days? If I can’t get the new permits in time, will it impact my current employment and my child’s school admission / approval? Thanks.