You don’t need a PAL/TAL when applying for a study permit if any of the following applies to you:

• In-Canada study permit and work permit holders applying to extend their stay as a student (includes study permit holders applying for an extension)
• You’re a temporary resident who is a visiting or exchange student studying at a designated learning institution (DLI).
• Students whose applications were received by IRCC before 8:30 a.m. EST on January 22, 2024

For more scenarios that are exempted from PAL, please visit the IRCC website.