On January 22, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that they will be setting a cap on the number of study permit approvals issued to international students for a two-year period (2024-2025).
For further information directly from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), please visit the links below.
NBCC remains committed to supporting you as you prepare for your studies in New Brunswick and as you navigate these recent changes. Please check this page frequently, as new information will be posted here as it becomes available.
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 NBCC 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.
Fall 2024 confirmation deposit payment schedule
Payment Description | Payment amount | Deadline** |
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Confirmation Deposit #1 (non-refundable) | $1500 | 14 days after receipt of Letter of Acceptance (LOA) |
Confirmation Deposit #2 | $4466.60 | June 28, 2024 |
** 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 If these two payments are not received by the above-mentioned dates, your application will be withdrawn, and you will need to re-apply to NBCC for a future intake.
For details on how to make payments to your student account visit our Payment Options page.
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 NBCC 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.
NBCC 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.
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 NBCC.
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 NBCC applicant must:
The deadline to meet all 3 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, NBCC 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:
STEP 1: Applicants must meet the 3 PAL requirements identified above within 14 days after receipt of Letter of Acceptance (LOA):
STEP 2: Confirm your current address in Student Self-Service
STEP 3: NBCC Admissions will evaluate applicants after 14 days has passed since issue of Letter of Acceptance (LOA) deadline to confirm PAL requirements have been met.
STEP 4: GNB will evaluate all PAL applications submitted by NBCC to determine if individuals are eligible for a provincial attestation letter (PAL).
STEP 5: GNB will communicate PAL decisions to NBCC.
STEP 6: NBCC will communicate PAL decision to applicants:
STEP 7: PALs have an expiration date!
STEP 8: Be ready to apply for your study permit.
STEP 9: Keep us up to date on your study permit application status.
You must keep us updated on the progress of your study permit application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC):
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.
The following scenarios are not impacted by these newly imposed regulations and do not require a provincial attestation letter (PAL):
Please ensure NBCC has the most up-to-date information regarding your study permit application. If you have not yet notified NBCC of any developments in our study permit application (submitting an application or receiving a final decision) please do so by emailing international@nbcc.ca with the following important information:
All tuition and confirmation deposit deadlines continue to apply to you. Be sure to review the updated information on this page related to non-refundable confirmation deposits and tuition payments.
For details on final submission of conditional document deadlines, please visit Admissions - Document Deadlines.
NBCC 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.
Date/Time (ADT) | Topic | Registration |
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Mar 9, 2024 | IRCC Updates and Announcements Join NBCC’s International Immigration Advisor, Kathleen, for an overview of the recent announcements from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and their impact on NBCC prospective students. | Watch Recording |
Mar 15, 2024 9 - 10 a.m. | Building a Strong Study Permit Application Join NBCC's International Immigration Advisor, Kathleen, to learn about the process of applying for a study permit. We will review the ways to apply for a study permit and important documents that you will need. This webinar will give you a foundation to begin your study permit application. | Watch Recording |
Mar 19, 2024 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Study Plans: Content & Writing Tips | Watch Recording |
Mar 23, 2024 9 - 10 a.m. | NBCC Fall 2024: Overview of the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) Process Join NBCC's International Immigration Advisor, Kathleen, to learn about the newly established process to receive a provincial attestation letter (PAL). This webinar will review important deadlines, the roles of every party involved, and each step of the PAL process. | Watch Recording |
Mar 27, 2024 9 - 10 a.m. | Proof of Funds for Study Permit Applications Join NBCC’s International Immigration Advisor for an overview of the best ways to demonstrate your proof of funds for your study permit application, the amount of funds that you should be able to demonstrate to satisfy Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and to review frequently asked questions on the topic of finances as they relate to a study permit application. | Watch Recording |
Visa Office Specific Document Checklists
Find the visa office that serves your country here: Visa offices outside Canada - Canada.ca
Review your Visa Office Instructions here: Application to study in Canada – Study permits
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 Visa Office Specific Requirements to confirm.
Review a recorded video about the General Document Checklist (IMM 5483) that applies to all study permit applications.
Visa Office | Countries Served by Visa Office | Recorded Video Overview of Visa Office Instructions |
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Abu Dhabi | Afghanistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen | Watch Recording |
Accra | Benin, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Liberia, Togo, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone | Watch Recording |
Amman | Iraq, Jordan, Syria | Will be posted between April 2 – 8, 2024 |
Ankara | Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Turkey, Turkmenistan | Will be posted between April 2 – 8, 2024 |
Bangkok | Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand | Will be posted between April 2 – 8, 2024 |
Bogota | Colombia, Ecuador | Watch Recording |
Buenos Aires | Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay | Watch Recording |
Cairo | Egypt, Sudan | Watch Recording |
China | China | Study Permit Application Package |
Colombo | Sri Lanka | Watch Recording |
Dakar | Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal | Watch Recording |
Dar es Salaam | Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia | Watch Recording |
Ho Chi Minh City | Viet Nam | Watch Recording |
Havana | Cuba | Will be posted between April 9 – 12, 2024 |
Hong Kong | Hong Kong, Macao, Mongolia, Taiwan | Will be posted between April 2 – 8, 2024 |
Kyiv | Ukraine | Will be posted between April 9 – 12, 2024 |
Lima | Bolivia, Peru | Watch Recording |
London | Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom | Will be posted between April 2 – 8, 2024 |
Los Angeles & New York | Bermuda, Puerto Rico, United States, US Virgin Islands | Will be posted between April 2 – 8, 2024 |
Manila | Japan, South Korea, The Marshall Islands, The Philippines | Watch Recording |
Mexico City | Aruba, Belize, Bonaire, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela | Watch Recording |
Moscow | Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Uzbekistan | Watch Recording |
Nairobi | Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia | Watch Recording |
New Delhi | Bhutan, India, Nepal | Watch Recording |
Nigeria | Nigeria | Watch Recording |
Paris | Algeria | Will be posted between April 2 – 8, 2024 |
Pretoria | Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe | Watch Recording |
Rabat | Morocco | Will be posted between April 2 – 8, 2024 |
São Paulo | Brazil | Watch Recording |
Singapore | Brunei, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore | Watch Recording |
Tel Aviv | Israel | Will be posted between April 9 – 12, 2024 |
Tunis | Libya, Tunisia | Will be posted between April 2 – 8, 2024 |
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