When you apply to renew your study permit from within Canada, you must upload all of the documents that appear in your "Document Checklist".

Documents you MUST provide (but not limited to)
Document Details
Application for Study permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM 1294) form Complete and validate the form (bar codes will appear once the form is properly validated).
Passport
  • Your passport must be valid past the date your current study permit expires.
  • If your passport will expire before the expiration date of your CAQ, your study permit will be issued with an expiration date that matches your passport expiration date.
Proof of Enrolment
  • You can generate this letter yourself on Minerva after you have registered for courses.
  • Upload the Proof of Enrolment Letter in the “Letter of Acceptance” section.
  • Do not upload your original Letter of Acceptance to McGill.
  • If your study permit expires in the middle of a semester and registration is not yet open for future semesters, you can include a Proof of Enrolment Letter for your current semester.
  • For more instructions, consult Study Permit FAQ’s > Current Students section.
CAQ
  • Your CAQ must be valid past the date your current study permit expires.
  • Your study permit is generally issued with an expiration date that matches your CAQ expiration date.
Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)
  • You must provide a PAL, when applying from outside of Canada
  • Your CAQ can serve as your PAL as long as your CAQ includes this remark:
    “This letter of attestation confirms that the applicant has a place in the Québec share of the distribution of study permit applications or that he or she has been exempted."
  • If your CAQ does not include this remark, you need to request an updated CAQ attestation letter via the Immigration Quebec webform before applying for the study permit.
Proof of means of financial support 
  • You can upload your proof of financial capacity for the next years tuition fees and living expenses.
  • You can also upload proof of scholarship, bursary or stipend here. If a family member is financially supporting you, you should also include a signed letter from them confirming their financial support.
Evidence of Work Requirement in Study (If Applicable)
  • If this appears on your document checklist, you must include a Student Work Placement Support letter from your faculty/department confirming that a work placement (internship, stage, field work) is a mandatory part of your program.
Cover Letter 
  • Include in the “Client Information” section. You should include an explanation as to why you are applying from outside of Canada. 
  • This is necessary if, for example, you have lost your status, you previously remained in Canada beyond your authorized stay; you previously studied and/or worked without authorization in Canada, etc.
Biometrics (If Applicable)
  • If you have not provided biometrics to Immigration Canada within the past 10 years, you should receive a Biometrics Instruction Letter BIL after you submit your study permit extension application.
  • Immigration Canada must receive your biometrics in order to continue processing your application. (US citizens are exempt from needing to provide biometrics).
Proof of upfront medical exam (If Applicable)

Related Content:

How to Renew from Outside Canada?
Overview
Study Permit FAQs