Study Permits

Prospective students must first apply to a post-secondary program by visiting the institution’s website and completing the application process. You are encouraged to work with the institution directly for application assistance and status updates.

The post-secondary institution will inform you by email whether or not you have been accepted. If you are accepted, the institution will send you an official letter of acceptance (LOA).

The institution will also notify the Ministry of Advanced Education of your acceptance. The Government of Saskatchewan will then issue a provincial attestation letter (PAL) through a secure automated online system.

Watch for an email from MyCreds™ (noreply@mycreds.ca) and follow the instructions to download your unique PAL to your device. Be sure to check your junk mail often. Visit the MyCreds™ FAQ webpage for help logging in and downloading your PAL, and contact your post-secondary institution if you have any questions.

PALs will only be accessible through MyCreds™. PALs will not be emailed directly to a student or an institution.

When logging in using the instructions, follow these tips:

• Use the same email address that was provided to your institution. This may be a personal or institution-issued student email, depending on what was provided by your institution when the PAL was requested. The email must match and is case sensitive.
  
  
• Do not use the “quick” login options provided, such as logging in with your educational institution.
  
  
• You can also reset your password by clicking on the “Can’t Sign in?” link on the MyCreds™ login page.

Download the document for your study permit application and submit the application before the PAL’s expiration date. The PAL will be available 24/7 in your online wallet. If your PAL has expired, you must request a new one through your institution.

Need to Know

• Students can only receive one study permit to Canada at one time.
  
  
• You can only submit one PAL and its corresponding LOA when applying for your study permit to Canada.
  
  
• You will receive your LOA and PAL at separate times and from different sources.
  
  
• PALs will be issued to your digital credential wallet, known as MyCreds^TM. Some LOAs may also be issued through this system.
  
  
• The information on your PAL must correspond with the LOA from your chosen institution. Your PAL will identify the level of study and post-secondary institution and an expiration date.
  
  
• Your LOA, PAL, and other documents must be submitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) when applying for your study permit. Questions regarding the study permit application process can be directed to IRCC.
  
  
• Visit the MyCreds^TM FAQ page for information on how to access and download your letter, link your accounts and more.

You will be able to apply for your study permit to Saskatchewan once you have received an LOA from your chosen institution and the corresponding PAL.

In the IRCC portal, upload all required documents well in advance of your planned start date for your studies. Remember: a study permit will not be approved without a PAL and corresponding LOA submitted at the same time to the IRCC portal.

A study permit is not needed if you want to take short-term courses or programs of six months or less. You may enrol in short-term programs at any learning institution, regardless of whether it is designated. If you already have a valid study permit, you do not need a (new) PAL. PALs are required for the initial study permit application. For more information, please visit the Government of Canada's Study in Canada section.

Review the Study Permit Flowchart to better understand Saskatchewan’s provincial attestation letter process.

View the Study Permit Flowchart

Visit Get a Study Permit on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's website for more details on how to apply for a study permit to Saskatchewan.

There are many factors to consider when deciding on a program, an institution or the timing of a student’s post-secondary education. These factors can be within or outside your control. You may need to change your educational plans or manage a change of status related to your PAL.

If you’re a student who requires a change of status, please see the following scenarios:

• If you no longer need a PAL, contact your institution immediately to discuss next steps.
  
  
• If you have deferred your admission to a different semester, contact your institution for more information about your PAL and program deferral. Your PAL is only valid until its listed expiration date.
  
  
• If you’re deferring your studies to a different semester, have a valid study permit and are in Canada, you do not need a new PAL. PALs are only needed when you initially apply for a study permit or for a new study permit.
  
  
• If you are outside Canada and your previous PAL expired, you need to provide a new PAL with your study permit application.

Contact IRCC to confirm whether a PAL is required for your situation.