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Archived: June 2, 2025 102535 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC) Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentanis immigration RCC) Subject: [requester] 2025-0346 - Due 3-Mar-25 Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Good day Thank you for reaching out to IRC, please see below the responses to your inquiry: 1. Are Iranian nationals currently in Canada and applying for a study permit under this public policy exempt from the PAL requirement? Iranians nationals applying for study permits under the Temporary public policy for nationals of Iran in Canada as temporary residents are exempted, effective June 26, 2024, from the requirement to provide a provincial attestation letter (PAL) or territorial attestation letter (TAL) as this public policy is part of a migration response to a crisis. 2. If they are exempt, what supporting documents should be provided to demonstrate this exemption? As long as the client has a valid Iranian passport, and is in Canada with valid temporary resident status, they may be eligible for these special measures, and would not need to provide additional documents to demonstrate this exemption . If the officer requires any additional documentation, they will request it at the time of processing. For details on how to apply, please see : Situation in Iran: Temporary immigration, passport and citizenship measures. Thank you kindly, [requester] De: Envoye: [requester] A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]> Objet: [requester] Good day, | ama Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) assisting an Iranian national who is currently in Canada and intends to apply for a study permit under the public policy for [requester] to IRCC’s latest directives, most study permit applicants must provide a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)or Territorial Attestation Letter (TAL). However, the exemptions listed on IRCC’s website indicate that an applicant may not require a PAL/TAL if they are in Canada and are eligible for an exemption from certain study permit requirements based on apublic policy as part of a migration response to a crisis or other pressure.

Given that the public policy for Iranians was introduced in response to the situation in iran, |would like toclarify: 1. Are Iranian nationals currently in Canada and applying for a study permit under this public policy exempt from the PAL requirement? 2. If they are exempt, what supporting documents should be provided to demonstrate this exemption? Your guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated to ensure that the application complies with the current requirements Thank you for your time and assistance. [NAME REDACTED]