Immigration updates
As of Jan 22, 2024, study permit applications outside Canada require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the province of British Columbia. Some students are exempt from the PAL, such as master’s degree and doctoral degree students.
Find out how to get a PAL, if you need one, and Letter of Admission for your study permit application.
If you are a current student, your study permit validity and study permit extension application from inside Canada will not be impacted. Plan ahead if your documents expire soon and you have travel plans. You will need to get a PAL if you apply for a study permit from outside Canada.
As of January 1, 2024, the minimum cost-of-living financial requirement has increased from $10,000 to $20,635 for 2024. The cost-of-living amount will be adjusted each year based on Statistics Canada’s low-income cut-off.
Get timely updates on immigration, work eligibility, and health insurance for international students.