As per the new changes. As of January 22, 2024, International students coming to study in Canada at the college or undergraduate level must attach a Provincial Attestation Letter from a province or territory with their study permit application. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will return any application received that does not include a Provincial Attestation Letter, unless otherwise exempt. This attestation will serve as proof that the student has been accounted for under a provincial or territorial allocation within the national cap. Provinces and territories have been asked to have a plan in place for issuing PALs by March 31, 2024. Who needs a provincial attestation letter? Most post-secondary study permit applicants Most non-degree granting graduate programs (for example, certificate programs and graduate diplomas) Anyone else not included in the exception list below
Who doesn’t need a provincial attestation letter? Primary and secondary school students Master’s or doctoral degree students In-Canada visiting or exchange students studying at a designated learning institution Corrected on February 27, 2024 In-Canada study permit and work permit holders (includes study permit holders applying for an extension) In-Canada family members of study permit or work permit holders students whose application received by IRCC on or before January 22, 2024
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