Canada IRCC Announces 2026 Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) Quotas for Universities
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada clarifies national study permit allocations, prioritizing public university master’s and doctoral degrees.
Canada’s immigration department (IRCC) has finalized provincial study permit allocation numbers for international students, with Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta introducing streamlined digital verification for Provincial Attestation Letters (PAL).
Master’s and PhD Programs Exempted from Caps
Importantly for higher study aspirants, post-graduate master’s and doctoral degree applicants remain exempt from provincial quota caps and retain eligibility for the lucrative three-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
FACD-CAB urges students applying to Canadian polytechnics and colleges to ensure their target program is aligned with national labor shortage sectors to safeguard post-graduation work opportunities.
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