AC in Toronto IRCC Information & Provincial Attestation Letter FAQ
Algonquin Programs Delivered at AC in Toronto, CDI College North York, and Mississauga Campuses
This information may be subject to change as the Government of Canada provides additional details on changes to the International Student Program. This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Please check back for further details on frequently answered questions.
You can also check for updates from the Canadian government at these links:
- January 22 IRCC news release
- IRCC main page
- Study Permits, including attestation letters
- Post-Graduate Work Permit Eligibility
General Questions – for Programs Delivered at AC in Toronto Campus in North York or Mississauga
Is my program delivered by CDI College in Mississauga or North York part of a curriculum licensing agreement?
Yes.
Programs delivered at our AC in Toronto locations in North York or Mississauga are delivered by our partner, CDI College, as part of a curriculum licensing agreement.
Does my program provide eligibility for the PGWP?
Your program will provide eligibility for the Post Graduate Work Permit program if your program began on or before Spring 2024.
Will my spouse be eligible for Spousal Open Work Permit?
If your spouse applied for a Spousal Open Work Permit prior to March 19, 2024, your spouse remains eligible for a Spousal Open Work Permit. If they apply after this date, they will not be eligible for a Spousal Open Work Permit. For additional information regarding this change, please visit the IRCC website linked here.
What is the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) and how do I obtain this letter?
Effective January 22nd, 2024, international students who have not yet applied for a study permit and who are outside of Canada, require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the province or territory where they intend to study, according to new regulations from IRCC (Immigration Refugee Citizenship Canada).
Students applying to study at Algonquin College must inform the Registrar’s Office through the PAL Request form if they require a PAL. You can read more about who does NOT require a PAL on the IRCC website.
Can I apply to study an Algonquin College program at a CDI Campus in the Greater Toronto Area?
No. Due to changes to the Post-Graduate Work Permit program announced on January 22, 2024, new program intakes have been suspended.