Study Permits Update — June 11, 2026

What You Should Do

• -If you are applying for a Master's or PhD program at a Canadian public university for Fall 2026, confirm with your institution that you are exempt from the PAL requirement and proceed with your study permit application at ircc.canada.ca without waiting for a provincial attestation letter.
• -If you are an undergraduate or college applicant, contact your Canadian institution to request a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) or Territorial Attestation Letter (TAL) before submitting your study permit application, as these are still required for your category.
• -Before enrolling at a private college in Canada, verify that the institution is on the IRCC-designated 'licensed' institutions list to confirm PGWP eligibility — check the list at canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/about.html.
• -If you are planning to bring a spouse to Canada while studying, confirm whether your program qualifies for spousal open work permit eligibility (only Master's, PhD, and select professional degrees qualify) before making plans — check the current list at canada.ca.
• -Ensure you can demonstrate CA$22,895 in living costs plus first-year tuition as proof of financial support when submitting your 2026 study permit application.