Ministerial Instructions (MI70): Ministerial Instructions with respect to the processing of certain applications for a study permit

New ministerial instructions on the processing of study permit applications took effect on January 22, 2024. These Instructions stipulate that new study permit applications within the scope of these Instructions require a provincial attestation letter from the respective province or territory where the applicant intends to study.

The intent of these Instructions is to ensure the number of study permit applications accepted into processing by the Department of Citizenship and Immigration within the scope of the Instructions does not exceed 606,250 study permit applications for one year beginning on the date of signature. As stipulated in these Instructions, certain categories of study permit applications are excluded from the conditions set out in these Instructions and the associated application cap established by these Instructions.

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