Provincial/Territorial Attestation Letter FAQs As required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), most students must include a provincial attestation letter (PAL) or territorial attestation letter (TAL) from the province or territory where they plan to study with their study permit application. For the most up-to-date information, please visit Study permit: Get the right documents. Questions and Answers WHAT IS A PROVINCIAL/TERRITORIAL ATTESTATION LETTER? A Provincial/Territorial Attestation Letter (PAL/TAL) is a supporting document provided by the province or territory where a student intends to study. Most study permit applicants need to provide a PAL or TAL when they apply, unless they meet one of the exceptions. Read HERE to learn who needs a PAL/TAL and who is exempt. How do I get a PAL? We will request a PAL for you after you have confirmed your offer and have paid tuition according to Box 25 of your Letter of Acceptance. Once the PAL is available, you will be notified via email. I have received a pal. What are my next steps? You should apply for your Canadian study permit as soon as you have all the required documents, including the PAL. You are strongly encouraged to apply through our partner BorderPass. Please note, for a study permit application, IRCC expects you to prove access to funds to cover a minimum of your annual tuition plus expenses for your first year’s living. Refer to IRCC’s Proof of financial support for details. I AM A CURRENT DURHAM COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT. WILL I NEED A PAL IF I PLAN TO RENEW MY STUDY PERMIT? If you’ve entered Canada and you’re applying for a study permit extension at the same Designated Learning Institution (DLI) for the same level of study as your current study permit, you don’t need a PAL. However, if you are applying for a study permit extension at the same DLI and are changing your level of study, you will need a PAL. If you need clarification or assistance with your application, please contact your International Student Advisors.
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