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International Student Advising and Programs / Frequently Asked Questions / Immigration / Studying in Canada / Provincial Attestation Letter

Provincial Attestation Letter

  • Do I need a PAL to apply for my study permit?
  • How can I receive my PAL?
  • I have to defer my admission and I have received a PAL from SFU. Do I need to get a new PAL for my study permit application?
  • I received a PAL from SFU but my address on the PAL is outdated. Can I use this PAL for my study permit application?
  • My passport has a middle name listed, but it is missing from the PAL. Is a new PAL required?
  • I am an undergraduate student who is transferring to SFU from another Canadian designated learning institution/DLI. Do I need a provincial attestation letter (PAL)?
  • Do I need a PAL as a returning student (Reactivation)?
  • I'm currently studying at SFU. Do I need a PAL for a study permit extension/TRV?
  • Important Terminology:Level of Study & DLI
  • I am changing my program at SFU, will it be considered as changing level of studies?
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