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8.19(1) Pe rcconpcareds tonyemee coats Infomation dosed under he Access to Infant Archived: June 2, 2025 12:36:02 PM From: |mmigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration URCC) Subject: [requester] Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Good day, Thank you for contacting the Immigration Representatives Mailbox Please note that this mailbox is intended for general guidance and does not provide responses to case-specific inquiries but have provided the following information as guidance.. If you have case specific questions about a file, you are encouraged to submit the (RCC Web form. Please see our response to your question: QUESTION | would like ask for clarity regarding how IRCC defines “level of study” for the purpose of satisfying the following PAL exemption: “You’ve entered Canada and... You’re applying for a study permit extension at the same DLI and level of study as your current study permit.” In the Canada Gazette posted on January 18, 2025 it is stated: “level of study” is categorized as follows: a. a. primary and secondary education, b. b. post-secondary education (including vocational and technical training, and undergraduate programs), and Cc. C. graduate education or above. (niveau d’études) However, in the application to extend a study permit the applicant must select their “level of study” from the following list with 17 different categories: 1. 1. Primary School 2. 2. Secondary School 3. 3. PTC/TCST/DVS/AVS 4. 4. CEGEP - Pre-university 5. 5. CEGEP —Technical 6. 6. College —Certificate 7. 7. College — Diploma 8. 8. College - Applied degree 9. 9. University - Bachelor's Deg. 10. 10. University - Master's Deg. 11. 11. University — Doctorate 12. 12. University - Other Studies 13. 13. ESL/FSL 14. 14. ESL/FSLand College 15. 15. ESL/FSLand University 16. 16. Other Studies 001210

Infomation dosed under he Access to Infant Lineman ndgte en vert de al ur acct 8 ifomaton 17. 17. Not Applicable 8.19(1) At our institute it is common to ladder credentials in the same field of study, such as from certificate to diploma or diploma to bachelor’s degree. The information in the Canada Gazette would indicate that a PAL would NOT be required for these cases (unless moving on to graduate education). However, the list of levels of study in the study permit application form appears to separate levels by specific credentials even within the College categories. We would appreciate clarity on how IRCC defines level of study for this specific context so that we can better assess which of our continuing students progressing into anew program would require a PAL or not. RESPONSE According to recent ministerial instructions, IRCC categorizes levels of study into three groups: 1, 1. Primary and secondary education 2. 2. Post-secondary education (including vocational and technical training, certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, and undergraduate programs) 3. 3. Graduate education or above Certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas (e.g., bachelor’s degrees) all fall under post-secondary education. Students changing programs within the same level at the same Designated Learning Institution (DLI) do not need a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) or territorial attestation letter (TAL). They can continue their studies at their DLI with their current study permit, provided they meet the permit conditions. However, if they need to extend their study permit, they must submit anew PAL/[requester]/TAL is required if a student moves to a different level of study, such as from post-secondary to graduate education. For more information, please visit our website: Study permit: Get the right documents Provincial attestation jetter or territorial attestation letter - Canada.ca Changing your school or program - Canada.ca - "If you’re moving in between post-secondary levels at the same DL!" Ministerial instructions We trust that this information will assist you. Thank you kindly, [requester] Fror Sent: [requester] To: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]> Subject: [requester] Hello, | would like ask for clarity regarding how IRCC defines “level of study’ for the purpose of satisfying the following PAL exemption: “You've entered Canada and... Youre applying for a study permit extension at the same DLI and level of study as your current study permit.” In the Canada Gazette posted on January 18, 2025 it is stated: “level of study” is categorized as follows: a. a. primary and secondary education, b. b. post-secondary education (including vocational and technical training, and undergraduate programs), and c. c. graduate education or above. (niveau d’études) 001211

8.19(1) Der cicspcaneincxyemnee conta \omatondacosed under ie zens oration At However, in the application to extend a study permit the applicant must select their “level of study” from the following list with 17 different categories: 1. 1. Primary School 2. 2. Secondary School 3. 3. PTC/TCST/DVS/AVS 4. 4, CEGEP - Pre-university 5. 5. CEGEP — Technical 6. 6. College — Certificate 7. 7. College — Diploma 8. 8. College - Applied degree 9. 9. University - Bachelor's Deg. 10. 10. University - Master's Deg. 11. 11. University - Doctorate 12. 12. University - Other Studies 13. 13. ESL/FSL 14. 14. ESL/FSL and College 15, 15, ESL/FSL and University 16. 16. Other Studies 17. 17. Not Applicable At our institute it is common to ladder credentials in the same field of study, such as from certificate to diploma or diploma to bachelor’s degree. The information in the Canada Gazette would indicate that a PAL would NOT be required for these cases (unless moving on to graduate education). However, the list of levels of study in the study permit application form appears to separate levels by specific credentials even within the College categories. We would appreciate clarity on how IRCC defines level of study for this specific context so that we can better assess which of our continuing students progressing into a new program would require a PAL or not. Cheers, 001212