by PAL Editor | Sep 30, 2026 | Provincial Attestation Letter
You did everything right. You got accepted, paid your deposit, received your Provincial Attestation Letter — and IRCC still refused your study permit. It’s unfortunate to get a study permit refused after PAL. It feels like a betrayal. But here’s the hard... 
by PAL Editor | Sep 29, 2026 | Provincial Attestation Letter
Canada still requires a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for most study permit applications in 2026 — but the rules changed on January 1, 2026, and the biggest change is good news for graduate students. Master’s and doctoral students at public designated... 
by PAL Editor | Apr 11, 2025 | Provincial Attestation Letter
Waiting for a PAL can be frustrating sometimes after paying and accepting an offer of admission, and you may be wondering how to obtain your PAL quickly from the DLI. But you must complete all the necessary steps to get your provincial attestation letter. To Apply... 
by PAL Editor | Sep 23, 2024 | Immigration News, Provincial Attestation Letter
Provincial attestation letter is now required to study Masters or PhD degree in Canada. IRCC announced in a press note on Sep 19, 2024. Graduate degree international students are no longer exempted from International student caps in Canada. IRCC announced in press... 
by PAL Editor | May 2, 2024 | Provincial Attestation Letter
Update — September 2026: IRCC changed the PAL rules on January 1, 2026. Master’s and doctoral students at public DLIs are exempt from the PAL requirement again (they had needed one from November 2024). For the current rules, see our guide: Who Needs a PAL for... 
by PAL Editor | Mar 25, 2024 | Alberta, Provincial Attestation Letter
Update — September 2026: IRCC changed the PAL rules on January 1, 2026. Master’s and doctoral students at public DLIs are exempt from the PAL requirement again (they had needed one from November 2024). For the current rules, see our guide: Who Needs a PAL for...