Provincial Attestation Letters

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University Canada West is now accepting requests for Provincial Attestation Letters (PAL).

Prospective international students pursuing on-campus studies with an offer letter will receive the link and instructions to request a PAL, along with their LOA, after their deposit is paid. Both documents are required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to apply for a study permit. Please refer to the list of limited exceptions outlined on IRCC’s website.

On January 22, 2025, the IRCC expanded the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) requirements to include students pursuing all university levels of study. At University Canada West, this includes the MBA Foundation (MBAF) program and UAP courses.

UCW has received its allotment of PALs available to be given to prospective international students in 2025 who are studying at the undergraduate level on campus.

Currently, UCW has not received PALs for graduate level international students to distribute in 2025 from IRCC. At this time, the institution has not been notified when the 2025 graduate allotment will become available. Until such updates are issued, UCW is unable to issue a PAL for prospective MBA students.

The PAL system adds just one more step to the admissions process for international students and UCW is confident that the PAL system has been efficiently integrated into our admissions pipeline for a seamless experience.

University Canada West commends the BC government for taking a balanced approach to implementing federal changes to the international student visa program, accounting for the unique environment in our province. We look forward to continuing to offer quality education and meaningful experiences for our students.

Below is an FAQ about PALs that should answer many of your questions. We look forward to continuing to welcome new undergraduate students to UCW.