51³Ô¹Ïapp

What We Currently Know:

As of November 1, 2024 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)  has implemented changes to Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):

• International applicants who apply for a new study permit OR an extension on their existing study permit before November 1, 2024, will remain eligible for a PGWP, regardless of field of study.
• A Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 for university graduates and CLB 5 for college graduates will be required for anyone applying for a PGWP on or after November 1, 2024.
• Graduates from programs at public colleges will remain eligible for a PGWP of up to three years if they graduate from a field of study linked to occupations in long-term shortage. Please see the 51³Ô¹Ïapp CIP list here.

These changes to our international tuition and fee payment schedule follow recently announced Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements regarding study permit applications. They are necessary for 51³Ô¹Ïapp to maintain accurate enrolment information for program planning and scheduling purposes and will ensure that waitlisted applicants are notified as early as possible of potential seat openings.

Confirmation Deposit Payment Schedules

^* These amounts are subject to change

FALL 2025

WINTER 2026

** There will be NO EXCEPTIONS OR EXTENSIONS. If these two payments are not received by the above-mentioned dates, your application will be withdrawn, and you will need to re-apply to 51³Ô¹Ïapp for a future intake.

For details on how to make payments to your student account visit our Payment Options page.

For full details on payments, including which payments to 51³Ô¹Ïapp are non-refundable and which may be eligible for a refund, refer to the information provided in the Payment Description column of the “Deposit, Tuition and Fee Payment Schedules” section of this webpage.

Applicants withdrawn due to the following reason, “Failure to pay first term tuition and fees by the deadline” are not eligible for a refund of the non-refundable payment #1 ($1,500 CAD), as identified in the fee tables. Applicants may be eligible for a refund of any payments made exceeding payment #1.

Please visit our Refunds webpage for information on requesting a refund.

As part of the announced cap implementation, as of 8:30 am EST on January 22, 2024, most study permit applications will require a provincial attestation letter (PAL) from the province where they plan to study. A provincial attestation letter (PAL) is a requirement for all 51³Ô¹Ïapp applicants submitting a study permit application after 8:30 am EST January 22, 2024.

If your study permit application was submitted to IRCC after 8:30 am EST on January 22, 2024, or you have not yet submitted your application, you DO require a provincial attestation letter (PAL). Any study permit application submitted to IRCC after this date without the required letter of attestation will be returned.

51³Ô¹Ïapp is working closely with the Province of New Brunswick to understand the provincial process to receive a provincial attestation letter (PAL). We have included the information that is currently available below and will continue to update this page as we receive more details. Continue to check this website regularly.

Requirements for a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)

In accordance with newly-developed policies communicated by the Province of New Brunswick to all New Brunswick post-secondary institutions, final authority to grant a PAL resides with the Province of New Brunswick. A PAL will be approved and granted by the Province, then distributed to applicants through 51³Ô¹Ïapp.

Applicants who do not possess a valid study permit approval or did not submit their application to IRCC before 8:30 am EST on January 22, 2024, will require a PAL.

In order to be eligible for a PAL, an 51³Ô¹Ïapp applicant must:

1. Have paid full confirmation deposit payment #1 (see schedule of payments above).
   
2. Provide your Passport and Consent to 51³Ô¹Ïapp.
   
   The Province of New Brunswick has identified passport as the unique personal identifier required to confirm your identity and verify if you are eligible to receive a provincial attestation letter (PAL). 51³Ô¹Ïapp will be collecting this information and including it in your application for a PAL. 
   
   For instructions on providing your passport and consent please see "How does the provincial attestation letter (PAL) application process work?"

The deadline to meet both requirements, and be eligible for a PAL, is 14 days after receipt of the Conditional Letter of Acceptance (LOA). Please note this is the same deadline for payment of Confirmation Deposit #1.

Important: It is critical to note that an applicant will only be eligible for one PAL from the Province of New Brunswick. Confirmation fees are non-refundable, 51³Ô¹Ïapp will not reimburse fees based on an applicant receiving a PAL from another institution.

Once an applicant is approved for, and receives, a PAL, they will automatically be withdrawn from any other active program choices. This means that if you receive a PAL for your second program choice indicated on your application, you will be automatically withdrawn from your first program of choice.

There are three parties involved in the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) Process:

1. Applicant: 51³Ô¹Ïapp applicant who holds a letter of acceptance to 51³Ô¹Ïapp
2. 51³Ô¹Ïapp: New Brunswick Community College
3. GNB: Government, or Province, of New Brunswick (issuer of PAL)

For details on applying for your provincial attestation letter (PAL), please choose the intake you are applying for below.

Once an applicant is approved for, and receives a PAL, they will automatically be withdrawn from any other active program choices. This means that if you receive a PAL for your second program choice indicated on your application, you will be automatically withdrawn from your first program of choice.

Effective November 8, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that students changing designated learning institutions (DLIs) within Canada must apply for and receive a new study permit before starting their studies:

• Transferring to 51³Ô¹Ïapp and Changing Your DLI Number (pdf)

For students transferring between designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada and submitting a study permit application, a provincial attestation letter (PAL) will be required. To receive a PAL, be sure to review the applicable section on this webpage regarding how the PAL process works and what steps are necessary to secure a PAL.

If you are transferring from another designated learning institution (DLI) in New Brunswick: you will require a provincial attestation letter (PAL) to study at 51³Ô¹Ïapp. You will need to identify that you are transferring inside New Brunswick when requesting your provincial attestation letter (PAL) so that the Province of New Brunswick can identify that you have already received an NB PAL.

If you are transferring from another designated learning institution (DLI) outside New Brunswick: you will require a provincial attestation letter (PAL) to study at 51³Ô¹Ïapp. Complete all steps outlined on this page for requesting a PAL.

If you are moving from high school (secondary school) to 51³Ô¹Ïapp: You will require a provincial attestation letter (PAL) for your study permit application to study at 51³Ô¹Ïapp. 

As of January 22, 2025, certain study permit extension applications require a provincial attestation letter (PAL). If you are a current 51³Ô¹Ïapp student applying to extend your study permit, review the information below carefully and complete all necessary steps to receive your provincial attestation letter (PAL) from the Province of New Brunswick, if applicable.

If you are extending your study permit to remain in the same program of study at 51³Ô¹Ïapp that you are currently enrolled in, you do NOT require a provincial attestation letter (PAL).

• On the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) application form, indicate that you meet an exemption for the PAL requirement. You will need to include a letter in your study permit extension application that indicates that you are exempt from requiring a PAL because you are applying for a study permit extension at the same DLI and level of study as your current study permit (see: , section Who doesn’t need a PAL/TAL).

If you are extending your study permit to change programs of study at 51³Ô¹Ïapp, you do require a provincial attestation letter (PAL).

• Follow the steps below to request a PAL.
• On the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) application form, indicate that you hold a provincial attestation letter (PAL) and upload it in that section of the application.

Final authority to grant a PAL resides with the Province of New Brunswick. A PAL will be approved and granted by the Province, then distributed to students through 51³Ô¹Ïapp. It is important to begin the process to request a PAL early. 51³Ô¹Ïapp is not able to expedite PAL requests.

In order to be eligible for a PAL for a study permit extension, a current 51³Ô¹Ïapp student must complete the following steps in the specified order:

STEP 1: Provide your Passport and Consent to 51³Ô¹Ïapp.

The Province of New Brunswick has identified passport as the unique personal identifier required to confirm your identity and verify if you are eligible to receive a provincial attestation letter (PAL). 51³Ô¹Ïapp will be collecting this information and including it in your application for a PAL.

For detailed instructions, see How to upload a copy of your passport, and sign your consent (pdf).

NOTE: If you have previously sent us a copy of your passport for any reason, you are required to re-submit it via the new process to ensure we have your consent on record.

STEP 2: Confirm your current address in

• You can update your address within your Student Self-Service account by choosing Addresses from the dropdown menu in the Personal Information section.
• It is critical to ensure your address in matches the address you will use to apply for your study permit. 51³Ô¹Ïapp will be sharing information with the Province of New Brunswick, in addition to your passport number, to confirm your identity and verify eligibility for a PAL.
• The address included on your PAL must match the address you will submit in your study permit application to IRCC.

STEP 3: Complete and submit the webform linked below to indicate that you require a PAL.

• Click here to submit the webform.
• This webform must be submitted in full to be considered for a PAL.
• 51³Ô¹Ïapp processing can take up to 5 business days to prepare PAL submission for Province of New Brunswick.
• Province of New Brunswick decisions are made available to 51³Ô¹Ïapp within 1 business day of submission.

51³Ô¹Ïapp knows that the immigration process can be overwhelming. We have dedicated staff members to help guide you through the process and to help you build a strong study permit application! We have scheduled a series of immigration webinars over the month of March so that you are prepared to submit your study permit application when the time comes. All of these webinars will be recorded, and the recording links will be available for review on this webpage.

UPCOMING WEBINARS

RECORDED WEBINARS

Visa Office Specific Document Checklists

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If your country of residence is not listed in this table, it may mean there are no specific Visa Office Instructions for your country of residence. Review the to confirm.

about the General Document Checklist (IMM 5483) that applies to all study permit applications.