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        Updates to the PAL Process for 2025

        Update On December 10, the IRCC confirmed that students who are transferring institutions in January or May 2025 can attend the new institution (DLI) while their study permit is being processed. For more information, see IRCC grants temporary g...
        Updated on : 11 Dec 2024

        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 : 15 Aug 2024

        The Ontario Attestation Letter Service Process

        The Ontario Attestation Letter Service process looks like this: The DLI creates a list of students who require PALs and submits it to the MCU. The MCU reviews the list and approves the request. PALs are generated and pos...
        Updated on : 16 Jul 2024

        Preparing Data Sets Using the Excel Template

        Data Set Changes Coming 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 Exce...
        Updated on : 04 Dec 2024

        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 : 24 Apr 2024

        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 2024 allotment is January 21, 2025, at 1...
        Updated on : 15 May 2024
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