BC and Alberta Are Now Issuing Provincial Attestation Letters.
BC and Alberta Are Now Issuing Provincial Attestation Letters:
The British Columbia (B.C.) government is now sending Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) directly to qualifying postsecondary institutions so that new international student applicants can apply for a study visa to study in the province.
The PAL issuance procedure in British Columbia is now operational, beginning March 4, 2024.
The PAL issuance procedure in British Columbia is now operational, beginning March 4, 2024.
On January 22, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stated that new study permit applicants must provide a PAL with their application, with several exceptions.
Reports indicate that Alberta has also began issuing PAL to international students.
The wonderful thing about the current process for issuing PAL is that universities get the PAL on behalf of overseas students.
Reports indicate that Alberta has also began issuing PAL to international students.
The wonderful thing about the current process for issuing PAL is that universities get the PAL on behalf of overseas students.
International students intending to study in British Columbia and Alberta can now contact their local universities for more information on PALs.
What exactly are Provincial Attestation Letters?
The provincial attestation letter is a verification letter sent by the province to the institution, which subsequently forwards it to the overseas applicant.
The letter will serve as verification that the application was processed within the federal government's maximum limit.
Applicants will submit the attestation letter together with their study permit application.
Institutions who have spent their entire allocation will be unable to submit any additional applications until the federal government gives a new allocation for the following year.
The letter will serve as verification that the application was processed within the federal government's maximum limit.
Applicants will submit the attestation letter together with their study permit application.
Institutions who have spent their entire allocation will be unable to submit any additional applications until the federal government gives a new allocation for the following year.
However, due to the Canadian government's new cap on international students, there will be a restricted amount of PALs that a province in Canada can issue.
How many PALs will BC issue in 2024?
The allocation for the province of British Columbia includes 83,000 undergraduate study permit candidates.This compares to around 97,000 study permit applications for undergraduate programs in 2023.
Based on recent acceptance rates, the federal government anticipates approving approximately 50,000 study permit applications in 2024.
This compares to an estimated 60,000 accepted study permits in British Columbia in 2023.
Who requires a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)?
Most postsecondary studies allow you to apply to non-degree graduate programs including certificates and diplomas.Anyone not named in the exception list below:
Who doesn't need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)?
1. Primary and secondary school students 2. Master's or doctoral degree students 3. Current Canadian residents with valid study permits
4. In-Canada work permit holders and their family members. 5. Students in Canada seeking an extension. 6. Students who applied before 8:30 a.m. (Eastern time) on January 22, 2024.
Check out the complete list of 1-year Master's programs in Canada that offer 3-year post-graduate work permits that you can apply for without a PAL.
As a study permit applicant in Canada, do I need to apply for a PAL?
No, as of now, B.C. and Alberta have established a mechanism in which your educational institution will be responsible for acquiring a PAL for you along with your offer letter.No.1 Overseas Consultant & Career Counsellor
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