Student AffairsProvincial Attestation Letter 
Most new post-secondary international students coming to Queen’s for undergraduate studies must provide a provincial attestation letter (PAL) for their study permit application in order to study at Queen’s. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will return any application received that does not include a PAL unless otherwise . â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
We have worked closely with the Canadian and Provincial governments, as well as the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), to enact this new requirement while we continue to offer access to high-quality post-secondary education and an exceptional experience for our international students. We want to reassure you that we remain committed to supporting you in every step of your journey by providing as much information and assistance as possible. 
We know that big announcements like this can raise a lot of questions, and we have a list of FAQ’s below. We encourage you to contact , International Student Advisor. She is regulated through the College of Canadian Immigration Consultants, trained in Canadian immigration systems and regulations, and is available for in-person meetings, or over Calendly. 
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General FAQs
According to the , provinces and territories will be issuing Provincial Attestation Letters (PAL) to some groups of international students. The attestation letter proves the student has been accounted for under a provincial or territorial allocation within the national cap. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
If required, a PAL must be included with your study permit application when you submit your application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).   
Details about PALs can be found .
Who needs a provincial attestation letter?
- most post-secondary study permit applicants
- most non-degree granting graduate programs (for example, certificate programs and graduate diplomas)
- anyone else not included in the exception list below
Once you have accepted your offer, your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). It will be located in SOLUS Student Centre.
Once you have downloaded your documents, you can begin your Study Permit application. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Current Applicants and Offer Holders
Once you’ve applied to Queen’s, watch your email for important information on your application for admission, including submitting required documents, and upcoming deadlines.
Congratulations! If you have received an offer to Queen’s, we hope you will take a moment to celebrate with your supporters. Your offer of admission is separate from the Study Permit process. Please review your offer email carefully and note any conditions and your acceptance deadline. We encourage you to accept your offer of admission as soon as possible and no later than the deadline in your offer email. Once you have accepted your offer and paid your $2500 CDN deposit, your PAL and LOA will be issued. These two documents are required for your study permit application.
Queen’s has received its allocation from the Province and we are now issuing Provincial Attestation Letters. If you have received an offer of admission, please review the next steps outlined above.
Students transferring from post-secondary to secondary school are now required to apply for a new study permit.
To learn more about the process, please visit the .
Yes! We encourage you to connect with Carolina Palmer at s.c.palmer@queensu.ca