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        Updates to the PAL Process for 2025

        Updates For updated details about PALs, including adjusted expiry dates, see the Provincial attestation letter section of the Government of Canada website. On December 10, 2024, the IRCC confirmed that students who are transferring inst...
        Updated on : 04 Feb 2025

        Introduction to Provincial Attestation Letters

        Background Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regulations for study permit applications have changed. Effective January 22, 2024, all international students requesting a study permit to study in Canada require a prov...
        Updated on : 21 Jan 2025

        The Ontario Attestation Letter Service Process

        Data Set Changes in 2025 The Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) is requesting program information be collected as part of the PAL request. This change is effective starting in January 2025. For details, including an updated Excel templ...
        Updated on : 21 Jan 2025

        Preparing Data Sets Using the Excel Template

        Data Set Changes in 2025 The Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) is requesting program information be collected as part of the PAL request. This change is effective starting in January 2025. For details, including an updated Excel templ...
        Updated on : 21 Jan 2025

        Attestation Letter Requirements

        A PAL must be written and signed by a provincial or territorial government and contain the following information: The student’s full name, as it appears on a valid passport or identity document The student’s date of birth The stud...
        Updated on : 21 Jan 2025

        Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

        Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions, organized by topic area. About PALs and Caps How long is the PAL valid for? The current expiry date for attestation letters issued within the 2025 allotment is December 31, 2025, at 11:5...
        Updated on : 24 Jan 2025
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