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Study Permit
Fee: varies CAD (Application fee and biometrics may apply; see IRCC for up-to-date fees)
Work allowed: conditional
Extendable: yes
Processing time: varies by country and program
Student Direct Stream (SDS)
Fee: varies CAD (Expedited processing stream for eligible nationalities with upfront documentation requirements)
Work allowed: conditional
Extendable: yes
Processing time: expedited compared with standard study permit (varies)
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Fee: varies CAD (PGWP fee structure available from IRCC; totals may reflect work permit and open work holder fee)
Work allowed: yes (open work permit)
Extendable: no (but holders may qualify for other permits or PR pathways)
Processing time: varies
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