Our office and phonelines will be closed May 18th 2026, due to the Holiday. 

ISS is now located in Brown Bldg., Suite 4100.

ISS is open Mondays to Fridays, 10am - 4pm both in-person and virtually.

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McGill.CA / International Student Services / Immigration / Applying for Immigration Documents

You must have a valid CAQ before applying for a study permit.

CAQ Requirement: As of January 1st 2026, incoming graduate students (Master's and PhD) will no longer need a PAL for their study permit application. However, they are still required to obtain a CAQ.

Study Permit Application Guide

  • Overview/
    When to Apply

    Overview and When to Apply


    Learn about the conditions you must respect while applying for a new study permit.

  • Provincial Attestation Letter

    Provincial Attestation Letter


    Learn about the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) requirement.

  • How to
    Apply

    How to Apply


    Discover how to apply for your study permit.

  • Required
    Documents
     

    Required Documents


    Discover the documents you need for a successful study permit application.

  • Study Permit FAQs

    How to Apply


    Explore some of the frequently asked questions regarding the Study Permit.

In addition to the information above, please also review ISS' FAQs page.

FAQs
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