Immigration
Studying in Canada
I am an undergraduate student who is transferring to 51猎奇入口from another Canadian designated learning institution (DLI). Do I need a provincial attestation letter (PAL)?
Yes. Starting January 22, 2025, a PAL is required for most study permit applications for SFU, including international undergraduate student transferring from another Canadian DLI to SFU, unless you meet a . The process of applying for a 51猎奇入口study permit differs between in-Canada and outside Canada applications.
馃搷 Inside Canada
If you鈥檙e already in Canada and have a valid study permit:
- You鈥檒l apply for a study permit extension to reflect your transfer to SFU.
- You must include both your 51猎奇入口Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and a valid PAL in your application.
- You must submit your application before your current study permit expires.
- If your study permit expires soon, you may need to submit an additional study permit extension application to continue your studies at your current DLI. If you are unsure, please contact an International Student Advisor, Immigration Specialist for assistance.
馃搷 Outside Canada
If you鈥檙e applying from outside Canada:
- This is considered a new study permit application, not an extension.
- You must include both your 51猎奇入口Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and a valid PAL in your application.
馃摎 Resources to Help You Apply
Inside Canada
- 51猎奇入口Study Permit Extension - Incoming/New students in Canada (Inside Canada)
Outside Canada
- 51猎奇入口Study Permit Application (Outside Canada)
- 51猎奇入口study permit application workshop recordings (outside Canada)
- IRCC (outside Canada)
- 51猎奇入口News & Updates
This page was last updated on January 13, 2026.