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Regulations and Procedures

As of January 22, 2024, students who are fully accepted to undergraduate programs are required to have a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) before applying for a study permit. Learn more about the PAL requirement.

Once you are fully accepted, and have replied to your offer and paid your tuition deposit, you will be eligible for the U of R to request your PAL from the Government of Saskatchewan. The Government of Saskatchewan will then issue your PAL through the MyCreds platform.

After you have paid your tuition deposit, ensure that you login and have access to your uregina email account. You will be notified by email from MyCreds (noreply@mycreds.ca) to your uregina email account when your PAL is available. Follow the instructions in the email to download your PAL.

Students will be able to apply for a study permit to Saskatchewan once they receive:

  • a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the institution they plan to study at and
  • the corresponding Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)

For more information, please visit the Government of Saskatchewan and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) websites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to apply for a PAL?
No. Students do not need to apply for their Provincial Attestation Letter. The process is automated based on acceptance letters submitted to the Provincial Government.
How will I get my PAL?

Once you are fully accepted, and have replied to your offer and paid your tuition deposit, you will be eligible for the U of R to request your PAL from the Government of Saskatchewan. The province will then issue your PAL through the MyCreds platform.

After you have paid your tuition deposit, ensure that you login and have access to your uregina email account. You will be notified by email to your uregina email account when your PAL is available to download from MyCreds.

My PAL has an expiry date on it. Is this important?
Yes. The expiry date indicates how long the PAL is valid for. You must ensure to complete and submit your study permit application before the expiry date listed in your PAL.
I have been accepted to more than one institution in Canada. Can I apply for my study permit with documents from different institutions?
You can only submit one PAL and one LOA when applying for your study permit to Canada. This means you must choose an institution to attend and attach the LOA and PAL for that specific institution and province.
Will I receive my acceptance letter and attestation letter at the same time?
No. The institution must submit requests for PALs to the Provincial Government. The Provincial Government will then assess the student's eligibility and may issue a PAL according to the information in the corresponding acceptance letter, provided the student meets the eligibility criteria.
I’ve been accepted to two institutions in the same province or territory. Can I use either acceptance letter along with the PAL to apply for my study permit?
No. The information on the PAL is specific to your chosen institution according to the acceptance letter that was submitted.
Are the PAL and LOA the only documents I need to apply for my study permit?
There are several other documents required to apply for your study permit. For the most comprehensive and updated list, please contact the Visa Application Centre (VAC) nearest to you.
I’ve been accepted to the University of Regina but I haven’t received my PAL. What do I do?
If you are a new student and will be applying for your study permit after January 22, 2024, you must wait until you receive a PAL that directly corresponds to your acceptance letter. PALs will be distributed by the Provincial Government.
 
Check to ensure you are fully accepted and have paid your non-refundable tuition deposit to the University of Regina. PALs will not be issued to students who do not pay their non-refundable tuition deposit.
Who does the PAL requirement apply to?
Since 2024, the PAL requirement applies to:
  • newly admitted students in Undergraduate (e.g., Bachelor’s and Diploma) programs
  • newly admitted students in Graduate level (Master’s or Ph.D.) programs

For more information, please visit the IRCC website.

I submitted my study permit application before 8:30 a.m. EST on January 22, 2024. Do I need a PAL?
Students who submitted their study permit application prior to 8:30 a.m. EST on January 22, 2024, are exempt from needing a PAL. For more information, please visit the IRCC website.
Who does not need a PAL?
Those who are exempt from the PAL requirement include:
  • In-Canada study permit and work permit holders applying to extend their stay as a student (includes study permit holders applying for an extension)
  • In-Canada family members of study permit or work permit holders
  • In-Canada visiting or exchange students applying for a study permit inside of Canada
  • Primary and secondary school students
  • Students whose applications were received by IRCC before 8:30 a.m. EST on January 22, 2024

For more information, please visit the IRCC website.

Is my study permit application guaranteed to be approved if I have a PAL?
No. Final decisions on applications are made by IRCC officers and applicants must ensure they meet all of the requirements to be issued a study permit.
I’m already in Canada and will be applying to extend my study permit. Do I need a PAL?

If you do not have a PAL, you will be required to declare that you meet an exception. To support this, you will need to write and sign a letter of explanation addressed to IRCC outlining the reasons you are exempt, including:

  • Your name;
  • Your student ID number;
  • Your current program of study;
  • The date you started studying at the University of Regina;
  • That you are studying at the same level of study that is listed on your study permit;
  • That you meet one of the exceptions listed on IRCC's website.
    • It is recommended to include the link of where you found the information.

If you were issued a PAL, you will include it in your study permit extension application in the applicable document field.

Who can I contact if I have more questions about the PAL?
Students can always contact the International Student Services office for guidance or clarification regarding immigration questions or inquiries related to the PAL.

International Student Services

College West 109
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK S4S 0A2

Office Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (Excluding holidays)
Email: International.StudentServices@uregina.ca
Phone: +1(306) 585-5082