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A provincial attestation letter (PAL) is a document issued by the province of Ontario that must be included with most study permit applications to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) from January 22, 2024 (). Any study permit application received by IRCC on or after January 22, 2024, that does not include a PAL will be returned and refunded.

The PAL confirms that you have a space to study at ����vlog���� in Ontario. It will include your full name, date of birth, address and program information.

For new students applying to ����vlog����:

It is recommended that you apply to your programs of interest as soon as you can, as spaces fill up quickly.

Once accepted to ����vlog����, you will need to pay a minimum $2,000 tuition deposit to confirm your seat so that ����vlog���� can request a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the Ontario government on your behalf. Once ����vlog���� has your approved PAL from the Ontario government, we will email it to you with your Letter of Acceptance (LOA). The timeline for receiving your LOA and PAL is dependent on when your PAL is released by the Ontario government.

After submitting your study permit application to IRCC, please be sure to update your study permit application status in . Follow this .

For recently admitted students or current students:

If you did not receive a PAL with your Letter of Acceptance, or if your previously issued PAL has expired, you can request a PAL valid until December 31, 2025 by emailing theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca with the subject line “PAL Request”. Note that as of Jan 22, 2025, a minimum $2,000 tuition deposit is required in order to receive a PAL.

A PAL may be used in a study permit application at any time before the expiry date indicated. The PAL may only be used once. Your PAL is not tied to a specific intake, you may use it to apply for your study permit until it expires, even if you defer to a later semester.

The expiry date is indicated on the PAL. Your PAL only needs to be valid at the time you submit your application to IRCC. A PAL may only be used once, if your application is rejected by IRCC, a new PAL is required to reapply.

If you received a PAL from ����vlog���� and it has expired, contact theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca��with the subject line “Expired PAL” to learn how to receive a new PAL valid through 2025.

You must apply to IRCC for a study permit with a PAL and LOA from ����vlog����. This PAL will be emailed to you along with your LOA. You cannot use documents issued by another province or DLI.

As of January 22, 2025, a new PAL is required to reapply to IRCC after a refusal.

Your study permit application to IRCC must now include a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the Ontario government. We encourage you to take the following steps to secure your seat at ����vlog���� and apply for your study permit:

2. ��by the due date on your Fee Notice
4. Prepare all other documents required for your
5. ����vlog���� will request a for you from the Ontario government
6. Once ����vlog���� receives your approved PAL from the Ontario government, we will email it to you with your Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
7. You can then apply for your study permit to IRCC; your application must include your Letter of Acceptance (LOA), PAL and payment receipt, along with all other documents required for the application. Learn more about

Please wait for IRCC’s response to your study permit application. No further action is required until you receive a decision. If your study permit application is approved by IRCC, you can begin��.

You do not need a PAL when applying for a study permit if you are an exchange student, a refugee or protected person, a current student applying for a study permit extension for the same DLI and same level of study, or if you are eligible for certain permanent residence programs. A complete list of PAL exempt groups can be found on the .

As a result of the��, prospective students who applied for a study permit before November 1, 2024, will be eligible for a PGWP as long as you can meet the minimum language proficiency now required by IRCC.

If you��apply for a study permit on or after November 1, 2024, your eligibility for a PGWP will be dependent on your program of study and meeting the minimum language proficiency now required by the government.

Students who receive a refusal from IRCC may be eligible to request a refund or deferral to start your studies in a future term (administrative fees may apply). Students must include a copy of their IRCC denial notification with the request for deferral or refund. The request must be made within 14 days from the date noted on the study permit refusal notice. Visit the��Change of Plans website��for more details.

If you plan to defer your admissions and reapply to IRCC, a new PAL will be required. Contact theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca with the subject line “PAL Request” to request a new PAL.

Yes. If you receive a new LOA following a program change you must provide this document to IRCC via to update your pending study permit application.

International students in Canada with a valid study permit who are enrolled in a full-time academic program may work on campus, or off campus up to 24 hours per week as of November 8, 2024 (and full-time during school breaks).�� For more information, please refer to .

International students may change or transfer institutions during their studies in Canada. To study at college or university in Canada and receive a study permit, you must be enrolled at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).  ����vlog���� is a DLI (O19395536013).

As of November 8, 2024, international students must study at the DLI named on their study permit. When changing schools, it is required to apply for a new study permit��before starting classes at the new DLI if you are:

• changing from another post-secondary institution
• transitioning from secondary to post-secondary level
• transitioning from an English language pathway to ����vlog����

In addition, if you are in a program with a co-op, you must apply for a new co-op work permit.

When you apply for your new study permit, you must include a letter explaining why you are changing schools. It is recommended to plan ahead and obtain your new study permit before completing your studies at the previous school so that you do not lose status in Canada while waiting for the new study permit. 

Please If you have questions around your study permit status, you can connect with an ����  in person or virtually. You can also book or view the status of your appointment by logging in to , selecting My Services tab a�Ի� My Appointments or you can contact theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca.

(Updated May 8, 2025)

For the May 2025 Term, you may begin your classes at ����vlog���� while you wait if you meet all the below criteria:

• You applied for a study permit extension to change your DLI to ����vlog����, and
• Your current study permit is valid and does not name a specific DLI, and
• You meet all other conditions of your current study permit

If you do not meet the above conditions, you must wait to receive your new ����vlog���� study permit before starting classes.

You can also begin your classes while you wait if the below situation applies to you:

• you stayed in Canada since you received your letter of acceptance (LOA) from the new DLI and
• you continue to meet the conditions of your previous study permit and
• before you completed your course or program of study, you find yourself in one of the following situations with the previous DLI:
  • it closed
  • it discontinued the course or program of study
  • it was placed on the suspension list or
  • it lost its designated status

For the September 2025 Term, you may not begin classes before receiving your new ����vlog���� study permit unless:

• you stayed in Canada since you received your letter of acceptance (LOA) from the new DLI and
• you continue to meet the conditions of your previous study permit and
• before you completed your course or program of study, you find yourself in one of the following situations with the previous DLI:
  • it closed
  • it discontinued the course or program of study
  • it was placed on the suspension list or
  • it lost its designated status

Please . If you have questions around your study permit status, you can connect with an ����  in person or virtually. You can also book or view the status of your appointment by logging in to , selecting My Services tab a�Ի� My Appointments or you can contact theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca.

(Updated May 8, 2025)

The Student Direct Stream (SDS) and Nigeria Student Express (NSE) stream closed on November 8, 2024. Study permit applications will now be processed via the only and are subject to the regular stream requirements and processing times. For more information on this closure please refer to .

No administrative fees are applied for withdrawals resulting from IRCC changes to PGWP eligibility. For more information about withdrawals and refunds, please review our Change of Plans page.

As a result of the��, you will be required to submit proof of English or French language proficiency if you apply for a PGWP on or after November 1, 2024.

• Graduates of certificate, diploma, or advanced diplomas must demonstrate language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5.
• Graduates of degree programs must demonstrate language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7.

Recent graduates who applied for a PGWP before November 1, 2024, will not be impacted by this new requirement.

For steps and instructions on how to apply from inside Canada, view the�������ܾ����.

For current students with a valid study permit or those who applied for a study permit prior to November 1, 2024, full-time academic programs across all ����vlog���� campuses — including programs for INSCOL are eligible for a PGWP as long as you meet the minimum language proficiency now required by the government.

The duration of the PGWP is determined by the length of program you are taking:

• graduates of a PGWP eligible program that is at least two years in length, are eligible for a PGWP of up to three years

• graduates of a bundled graduate certificate are eligible for a PGWP of up to three years

If you applied for your study permit on or after November 1, 2024, eligibility for a PGWP will depend on your program of study and meeting the minimum language proficiency now required by the government. If you require a study permit extension on or after November 1, 2024 to begin a new program, your new program must also be eligible for PGWP.

IRCC has published a list of PGWP-eligible programs. This includes certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas with a��. Degree programs are also eligible for PGWP. You can view the list of ����vlog���� programs that are PGWP-eligible. This list will continue to be updated.��

If you require a study permit extension on or after Nov. 1, 2024 for the same program indicated in your Letter of Acceptance (LOA), you will remain eligible for a PGWP regardless of program. This includes if you apply to the Work Integrated Learning Stream of your original program.

For advisement on PGWP eligibility, connect with an by contacting theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca or current students can book an appointment by logging in to and visiting the My Services tab.

Visit the for more details.

As a result of the , if you are a prospective student who applied for a study permit before November 1, 2024, you will be eligible for a PGWP as long as you can meet the minimum language proficiency now required by IRCC.

If you��apply for a study permit on or after November 1, 2024, your eligibility for a PGWP will be dependent on your program of study and meeting the minimum language proficiency now required by the government.��If you require a study permit extension on or after November 1, 2024 to begin a new program,��your new program must also be eligible for PGWP. IRCC has published a list of PGWP-eligible programs. This includes certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas with a��. Degree programs are also eligible for PGWP. You can view the list of ����vlog���� programs that are PGWP-eligible. This list will continue to be updated.

If you require a study permit extension to change your DLI on or after Nov. 8, your PGWP eligibility will be dependent on your new program of study. Visit the�� for more details.

����vlog���� offers support for your language test through its IELTS test centre, learning centre preparation and webinars to help you get ready.

To be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) for the full duration, you must:

• be in Canada for the complete duration of your studies from September 1, 2024 onwards
• attend at least 50 per cent of your program in class a�Ի� meet all other . In class options include in-person, hybrid, and flexible courses. For flexible courses, you must plan to attend your class on campus

Time spent studying outside of Canada��from September 1, 2024 onwards will be deducted from the length of your PGWP.

Program and course delivery information for each program is available on��program pages. If your courses were moved online due to the pandemic, the time you spend studying online from within Canada until September 1, 2024, still counts toward the length of your PGWP.

When possible, select courses that have an in-class component (e.g. in-person, hybrid or flexible). If your courses are only available online, the time you spend studying in Canada will still count towards the length of your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) provided it accounts for no more than 50 per cent of your studies.

Check the��PGWP eligibility updates��for more details on IRCC requirements before confirming your schedule.

If you have questions around PGWP eligibility, connect with an  by contacting theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca with your question.

Time away from Canada during the holiday closure, study week or non-academic terms (if your program has a scheduled break), would typically not be deducted from the length of your PGWP. Any time outside of Canada taken during your academic term, may pose a risk of the time being deducted from the length of your PGWP after August 31, 2024. Check the��PGWP eligibility updates��for more details on IRCC requirements.��If you have questions around PGWP eligibility, connect with an����by contacting��theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca��with your question.

IRCC has published a list of PGWP-eligible programs.�� This includes certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas with a��. Degree programs are also eligible for PGWP. You can view the list of ����vlog���� programs that are PGWP-eligible. This list will continue to be updated.

If you are starting in a future term and would like to explore other program options, please connect with by emailing theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca. There is no fee to request a program change.

Yes. IRCC will assess if the program is eligible for PGWP at the time of study permit or PGWP application. If on the list at either time, it will be eligible. Eligible ����vlog���� programs include certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas with a . Degree programs are also eligible for PGWP. You can view the list of ������vlog���� programs that are PGWP-eligible.

Yes, ����vlog���� is agile and innovative with program offerings. New programs are added regularly and available seats are added to programs with increased demand where resources allow.

IRCC has published a list of PGWP-eligible programs. This includes certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas with a��. Degree programs are also eligible for PGWP. You can view the list of ����vlog���� programs that are PGWP-eligible. This list will continue to be updated.

Visit the for more details.

If you have a study permit or applied for a study permit before November 1, 2024 both programs will count toward the duration of PGWP.

If you apply for a study permit on or after November 1, 2024, both programs must be PGWP eligible to receive a work permit based on two years of study. If only one program is eligible, the work permit will be issued based on the duration of the eligible program only.

Only spouses of certain international students and foreign workers will be able to apply for a family or spouse open work permit. These permits will be limited to spouses of international students who are enrolled in:

• master’s programs that are 16 months or longer
• doctoral programs, or

Your spouse or common-law partner’s eligibility for an open work permit depended��on when you applied for their permit.

If your spouse or common-law partner applied for a spouse open work permit before March 19, 2024 they may be eligible for an����if you meet these three requirements:

• You have a valid study permit
• You are��
• You are registered as a full-time student at ����vlog����

If your spouse or common-law partner applied for an open work permit between March 19, 2024 and January 21, 2025, they may be eligible to apply for a spouse����only if you have a valid study permit��and��you are:

• studying in a��master’s or doctoral degree��program at a university or polytechnic institution,��or
• completing one of the following professional degree programs at a university:
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS, DMD)
  • Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor (LLB, JD, BCL)
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Doctor of Optometry (OD)
  • Pharmacy (PharmD, BS, BSc, BPharm)
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN, BSN, BNSc)
  • Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc)
  • Bachelor of Nursing (BN)
  • Bachelor of Education (B.��Ed.)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (B.��Eng., BE, BASc)

Note that ����vlog���� degree programs are no longer eligible for the spouse open work permit. If your spouse is not eligible for a spouse open work permit, they may be eligible for another type of��

��or��  by contacting the��.

Your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible to extend their existing����until the end of your study period if you meet these three requirements:

• You have a valid study permit
• You are��
• You are a full-time student at ����vlog����.

��or�� by contacting the��.

, only spouses of certain international students and foreign workers will be able to apply for a family or spouse open work permit. As a PGWP applicant (or PGWP holder), your spouse will be eligible if you are employed in a:

• 0 or 1 occupation, or
• select TEER 2 or 3 occupations in sectors with labour shortages or linked to government priorities. These include occupations in the natural and applied sciences, construction, health care, natural resources, education, sports and military sectors. The full list will be available on January 21, 2025.

In addition, you must have at least 16 months validity on your work permit at the time when your spouse applies for their open work permit. To meet this requirement, you must graduate from a program of 16 months or longer and meet all “in-class” study requirements to ensure you receive the full duration of PGWP.

If your spouse is not eligible for a spouse open work permit, they may be eligible for another type of .

(updated Jan 17, 2025)

As an international student enrolled in a full-time program at ����vlog����, you have mandatory health insurance included in your��. It is provided by��.

Learn more about your health insurance coverage on the������vlog���� International Health Insurance webpage.����to help you navigate your coverage, learn how to access your student medical card, add family dependents, avoid upfront costs when visiting medical facilities, submit health claims and much more.

For students starting their studies in the September 2024 Term, your insurance coverage period is September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025.

International students can get their flu vaccine directly through����at no cost. Students must����at their preferred location and should book early to guarantee a spot. Learn more about the��.

Please scan or send a photo of all required documents to��theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca. Be sure to include your ����vlog���� ID number or application number in all your emails to avoid any delays in processing your application.

If you are an international applicant, your offer of admission will always be sent to the email address you used when applying. ����vlog���� will only communicate via email and will never mail a physical, paper copy of your offer of admission.

If you are using an educational agent to apply to ����vlog����, make sure that your representative is registered with ����vlog���� and that you always have direct access to email communications with ����vlog���� at all times.��Learn more about using an educational agent.

If you have any questions or concerns about the authenticity of your offer of admission, contact The Service Hub at��theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca��using the email address you used when applying and attach a copy of the offer of admission you received.

����vlog���� accepts several English proficiency tests. Some of these are offered online and include at-home options including TOEFL iBT and Duolingo. Applicants from some English-speaking countries are exempt from submitting English Language Proficiency test scores. View the��complete list of exempt countries. You can also learn more about our��English proficiency requirements.

To check requirements for your program, visit the ����vlog����’s��English Requirements page.

If you apply to a full-time program at ����vlog���� through our before December 31, 2025, you will first have to pay a $90 CAD fee at the time of your application, which will later be reimbursed after you've been accepted and have paid your tuition deposit. This $90 CAD amount will be deposited to your account.

����vlog���� requires that all the important information about your travel plans be provided using the ����vlog���� MOBILE app.

This information allows us to support your arrival and transition to Canada and to book your complimentary airport pick-up.

To submit your request, open the ����vlog���� MOBILE app and scroll to “International Students” to submit your travel form.

For more details visit the��.

����vlog���� provides transportation from the Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to your destination within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) by private taxi at no cost. Your airport pick-up will be booked based on your submitted travel plan.

You can submit your travel plans by using the ����vlog���� MOBILE app:

To submit your request, open the ����vlog���� MOBILE app and scroll to “International Students” to submit your travel form.

Your airport pick-up will be booked based on your submitted travel plan.

If there are changes to arrival, you must update your travel plan on the ����vlog���� MOBILE app. When you arrive in Canada, you can also confirm your arrival by opening the app.

For more details visit the��.

When you are planning to travel to Canada, please refer to our resources for����and��.

Before you travel, please ensure you have the following:

• a valid study permit or port of entry letter of introduction
• no symptoms of COVID-19
• proof that you have enough money to support yourself and any family members who are coming with you to Canada
• Passport with a valid VISA or eTA (electronic Travel Authorization)
• ����vlog���� Letter of Acceptance
• a travel plan submitted through the ����vlog���� MOBILE app.

����vlog���� will provide transportation from the airport to your destination within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) by private taxi at no cost. Pick up is based on your submitted travel plan.

For more details visit the��.

����vlog���� is committed to supporting our international students upon arrival.

����vlog���� provides transportation from airport to your destination within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) by private taxi at no cost. Your airport pick-up will be booked based on your submitted travel plan.

����vlog���� requires that all the important information about your travel plans be provided using the ����vlog���� MOBILE app.

To submit your request, open the ����vlog���� MOBILE app and scroll to “International Students” to submit your travel form. For more details visit the��.

When you arrive in Canada, please confirm your arrival on the ����vlog���� MOBILE app.

Once you arrive in Canada, a representative from ����vlog���� will get in touch with you through email to check on your well-being, ensure you’ve settled in and to share other important information.

����vlog���� has many����and��to help you meet other students and stay connected.

��for an introduction to living in Canada and resources to help you get settled.

View the����for an introduction to living in Canada and resources to help you get settled.

You can visit the��International Student Services��website for helpful resources and settlement support.

If you need to seek for medical attention at this time, you have the option to����available with the ����vlog���� Medical Centre or use��, offered by��. If you have any questions regarding the plan, or in case of an emergency, please call the 24-hour customer support line, 1.888.985.1552.

You can also reach out to Telehealth Canada, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1.866.797.0000 and speak with a registered nurse.

To find a walk-in clinic, view����for a list of clinics that will directly bill Morcare.

If you visited a Canadian walk-in health clinic or hospital and had to pay for your visit upfront, you can submit a claim for a refund. Please email��claim@morcare.ca��to submit your claim. .

��in Canada effective March 29, 2023. These include:

• Eligible Turkish and Syrian nationals can continue to study, work or visit family by applying for an extension of their status free of charge

• An open work permit pathway will be made available for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada. These measures will make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals who wish to extend their temporary status in Canada and to move between temporary streams

• More details and instructions on how to apply will be available on the 

There are also ����vlog���� resources to support you:

• Schedule a phone, video or in-person appointment with����by emailing��senecacnas@senecapolytechnic.ca
• Receive personal and crisis support through . Support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the language of your choice. or or call 1-855-853-0565 to book a one hour session.
• ����vlog���� has established a team of student navigators to connect you with the right person to help you with any challenges or concerns. You can contact a student navigator by replying to this email or contacting��theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca

. These include:

• Eligible Iranian nationals who are currently in Canada as temporary residents will be able to apply for an extension of their study permit or open work permit at no cost
• Applications from Iranians in Canada will be processed on a priority basis
• More details and instructions on how to apply are available on the��

There are also ����vlog���� resources to support you:

• Schedule a phone, video or in-person appointment with����by emailing��senecacnas@senecapolytechnic.ca 
• Receive personal and crisis support through . Support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the language of your choice. or or call 1-855-853-0565 to book a one hour session.
• ����vlog���� has also established a team of student navigators to help you with any challenges or concerns. You can contact a student navigator by emailing��theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca

����vlog���� has established a team of Student Navigators who can connect you with the right person to help you with any concerns or issues you may have. You can connect with a Student Navigator by emailing��theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca.

There are other ����vlog���� resources to support you:

• Scheduling a phone, video or in-person appointment with����can be scheduled by emailing��senecacnas@senecapolytechnic.ca
• Receive personal and crisis support through��. Support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the language of your choice.����or����or call 1-855-853-0565 to book a one hour session.
• Students outside of Canada can access counselling wherever you are located through the��; download the����app through the����or��

Government Assistance:

The , which include:

Please continue to check the����for updates.

On November 8, 2024, IRCC increased the number of hours international students are permitted to work off campus, to 24 hours per week.

To work off campus, international students must have:

• a valid study permit that shows that you’re authorized to work off campus��

• started a full-time ����vlog���� program that is at least six months long and leads to a degree, diploma or certificate and have full-time student status

• have received a 

Please refer to or the Finances in Canada��website for more information about requirements for working in Canada as an international student.

����vlog���� Residence guarantees acceptance to students from every ����vlog���� campus for the May 2025 Term. Living in residence offers convenient access to ����vlog����’s free intercampus shuttle service, which travels between Newnham, ����vlog����@York and King campuses.

*Please review the

If you need to defer your studies, please complete the��Request to Defer Admission for International Admissions form��(pdf) and email it to��theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca��before day 10 of scheduled classes.

If you decide to withdraw from ����vlog����, please complete the�� and email it to��theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca��before day 10 of scheduled classes.

Refunds can take between six to eight weeks to process. Wire transfers could possibly take longer. ����vlog���� will make every effort to stay within these processing times, but large volumes may result in slight delays.