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Published by GKD Immigration Inc. If your work permit, study permit, or visitor status is about to expire, you may be wondering whether you can legally remain in Canada while waiting for IRCC to process your extension application. This is where maintained status becomes important. What is Maintained Status? Maintained status allows certain temporary residents to remain in Canada under the same conditions as their current authorization if they submit a complete application to

In 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) requirement for most new study permit applications as part of measures to manage international student intake. Since then, many applicants have been confused about who actually needs a PAL and who is exempt. This confusion has unfortunately led to avoidable refusals. This blog explains, in simple terms, when a PAL is not required for a Canadian study permit applicat