Study Permit Duration Changes
Graduate students at public DLIs exempted from PAL/TAL requirements effective January 1, 2026, while joint program rules simplified.
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Apr 11, 2026
Policy ChangeGraduate students at public DLIs exempted from PAL/TAL requirements effective January 1, 2026, while joint program rules simplified.
These changes suggest Canada is prioritizing higher-level education and streamlining processes for graduate students while maintaining controls on undergraduate programs.
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