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If you\u2019ve been accepted to Rotman Commerce and plan to study in Canada for more than six months, you\u2019ll need to apply for a study permit<\/strong>. Before you can apply for your permit, you may also need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL), depending on your situation \u2014 U of T will help you determine if this is required<\/a>. A study permit alone does not allow you to enter Canada, so you may also need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), which will be issued automatically if your permit is approved.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Be sure to gather all required documents and apply for your study permit as early as possible to ensure you\u2019re ready to begin your studies on time. Find estimated study permit approval times<\/a> on the Government of Canada website. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Step-by-step information <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Begin your study permit application by following the step-by-step instructions<\/a> on U of T\u2019s official International Experience website.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Questions? Check out the FAQs on U of T\u2019s Future Students website<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Who to contact for help <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Register for a live Question and Answer event<\/a> on the U of T International Experience events page. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Contact an International Student Immigration Advisor<\/a> for personalized help. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Browse the U of T International Experience immigration videos and workshops<\/a> for more guidance. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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