Study Permit – Scholarship Recipients: Exempt from PAL/TAL requirements.

IRCC now exempts Global Affairs Canada scholarship recipients from PAL/TAL requirements and has clarified financial assessment criteria.

Study Permit – Scholarship Recipients: Exempt from PAL/TAL requirements.

Summary: IRCC updated its instructions to exempt recipients of Global Affairs Canada (GAC) scholarships from needing a provincial attestation letter (PAL/TAL). It also clarified financial assessment standards for award recipients.

Why This Update is Important: This change streamlines processing for scholarship recipients and reinforces Canada’s support for international educational partnerships. Institutions and applicants should ensure eligibility for the exemption and adjust submissions accordingly.

Expanded Commentary: The update addresses administrative barriers created by PAL/TAL requirements, which may have been disproportionate for fully funded students. It also underscores IRCC’s focus on ensuring funding credibility without duplicating proof-of-means requirements already satisfied by scholarship confirmation.

The content of this bulletin is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide or be relied on as legal advice.

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