Program delivery update: Study permits – Provincial or territorial attestation letters (PAL/TAL)
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
November 4, 2025
Various clarifications have been added to the instructions for provincial or territorial attestation letters (PAL/TAL).
The following sections have been updated (available internally only):
- PAL/TAL re-use in the 2025 allocation period
- Joint Programs
- Closing applications that are not accepted into processing
- Sample PALs/TALs for the 2025 allocation period
- PAL/TAL exceptions that also require an Organization/Entity ID
- Instructions if the study permit cap is met