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Archived: June 2, 2025 11:47:01 AM
From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC)
Sent: [requester]
To:
[requester] IRCC)
Subject: [requester]
Importance: Normal
Sensitivity: None
Good day,
Thank you for your inquiry. Please note that the information provided serves as general program guidance and should not be
considered a directive for case-specific inquiries.
QUESTION
Based on current information posted on [RCC website:
“Who doesn’t need a PAL/[requester] don’t need a PAL/TAL when applying for a study permit if any of the following applies to you.
* You've entered Canada and one of the following situations applies to you:
© You're applying for a study permit extension at the same DLI and level of study as your current study permit
Could you please clarify if students who changed DLI prior to November 8, 2024, but have not changed their DLI under old process
(via Transfer DLI in IRCC Secure Account), are they required to attach PAL when extending their current study permit?
QUESTION
Students who transferred to your DLI before November 8, 2024, and updated IRCC accordingly, do not need to submit a Provincial
Attestation Letter (PAL) when applying for a study permit extension at the same level of study. They can continue their studies at
the same DLI as long as they meet the conditions of their permit.
However, if'a student did not notify IRC of their transfer before November 8, 2024, their study permit remains linked to their
previous [requester] this case, they must submit a PAL with their extension application, as per the new regulations,
Additionally, if these students wish to transfer to a different DLI in the future, they will need to apply for a new study permit
extension and submit a new [requester] more detailed information, please refer to the official IRCC websites:
© Changing your school or program - Canada.ca
© Study permit: Get the right documents - Provincia! attestation letter or territorial attestation letter ~ Canada.ca
© Ministerial Instructions
We trust that this information wil assist you.
Thank you kindly,
[requester]
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