Immigration
Studying in Canada
I am changing my program at SFU, will it be considered as changing level of studies?
If you are in Canada and applying to extend your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµstudy permit for studies at the same designated learning institution (DLI) but a graduate level of study, you will be PAL exempt starting January 1, 2026.
Examples of this scenario include:
- Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµstudents moving from Bachelor's degree to Master's degree;
- Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµstudents moving from a graduate certificate or diploma to Master's degree.
Please review our instruction guides below for step-by-step information about the study permit extension application process and documents required.
Want to learn more?
- Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµwebsite - News and Updates - 2026 Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) Requirements
- Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµwebsite - Application guidelines for a study permit extension
- IRCC website -
This page was last updated on January 13, 2026.