Ukraine immigration measures for those who arrived in Canada on or before March 31, 2024: Apply for a new study permit

The information on this page is for you if you were approved under the CUAET measures and you arrived in Canada on or before March 31, 2024. If you arrived after this date, you must meet the eligibility requirements to apply for a study permit under the regular process.

The information on this page is for you if you were approved under the CUAET measures and you arrived in Canada on or before March 31, 2024. If you arrived after this date, you must meet the eligibility requirements to apply for a study permit under the regular process.

Your study permit is usually valid for the length of your program, plus an extra 90 days.

It’s also directly tied to the expiry of

• the passport (or other travel document) that you used to come to Canada
• your biometrics

They must both be valid for the entire time you’re in Canada.

How to apply

Follow the steps below to

• apply for a new study permit
  • If you want to extend your study permit, you need to apply to extend it through the regular process.
• apply to get a new IMM 1442 with the CUAET remark

Study at a post-secondary school in Canada

Before you can apply for a permit to study at a post-secondary school in Canada, you need to be accepted to a school that is on the designated learning institutions (DLI) list.

Learn more about

• DLIs (opens in a new tab) 
• preparing to study in Canada (opens in a new tab) 

Study in Canada as a minor child

Minor children may be able to study in Canada without a study permit but can still apply for one if they like.

Learn more about studying in Canada as a minor(opens in a new tab) .

How to get the CUAET remark on your IMM 1442

If you’re in Canada under the CUAET but you’re missing the remark on your IMM 1442, follow the instructions below to apply for a study permit and get a new IMM 1442.

When you apply, upload a letter stating “I am exempt from paying fees under the Ukraine special measures and my previous permit was missing the CUAET remark.” Then we can issue you a new permit with the CUAET remark.

Step 1: Make sure you have what you need

To apply online, you need a scanner or camera to create electronic copies of your documents.

Step 2: Create your online account or sign in

You need an account to apply online. You can use your account to

• submit your application forms
• check your status

Create an account or sign in

If you have problems applying online

You can apply on paper if you meet one of the following exemptions:

• You can’t apply online because of a disability.
• There’s a barrier that
  • prevents you from applying online or
  • makes applying online unreliable

Contact us using our crisis web form if you can’t apply online.

Complete all required fields in the form and include “UKF2023” in the text box.

How to start your application

Once you sign in to your account, you need to

• go to the Start your application section on the account welcome page
• click Apply to come to Canada
• on the next page, scroll down to the I do not have a personal reference code section
• click on the Visitor visa, study and/or work permit button

Step 3: Get your document checklist

You must answer some questions to create a personalized document checklist.

Make sure you answer these questions correctly

• Answer “Study” when asked “What would you like to do in Canada?”
• Answer “Temporarily – more than 6 months” when asked “How long are you planning to stay in Canada?”
• Answer “yes” when asked:
  Does one of the following apply to you?
  • I am subject of a removal order that is unenforceable
  • I applied for a study or work permit before entering Canada that was approved, but not issued at a port of entry
  • I am in primary or secondary school, or a visiting or exchange student, in Canada with visitor status
  • I am applying for an open work permit under an active public policy or pilot program announced by IRCC
  • I am a student who has completed a program of study that is a prerequisite to my enrolment at a designated learning institution with visitor status in Canada
  • I applied for permanent residence and was found eligible (first stage approval) under one of the following classes:
    • Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada
    • Humanitarian and Compassionate cases
    • Protected Persons in Canada
    • Live-in Caregiver in Canada
• If you’ve undergone a medical exam, answer “Yes” when asked Have you had a medical exam performed by an IRCC authorized panel physician (doctor) within the last 12 months?

Step 4: Read the instruction guide and fill out the application

Read the instruction guide before you fill out your application. The guide will explain how to complete each field on the form.

Once you get your document checklist, fill out the application forms.

Step 5: Pay your fees

In most cases, your fees will include processing fees for you and anyone you include on your application.

We’ll ask you to pay your fees at the end of your application.

Fees for a new study permit

• study permit fee ($150)

After you apply

How we process your application

We’ll check your application to make sure you included all the necessary documents, any fees that you need to pay and gave your biometrics (if required).

If it’s incomplete, we’ll return your application without processing it.

We may also ask you to send more information.

If your application is approved

We’ll mail the study permit to the Canadian address you gave us in your application.

If your mailing address changes before we approve your application, you must contact us to tell us your new address.