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What should I do if my 間眅埶AV account is deactivated and I need a PAL to apply for a new study permit?
If your 間眅埶AV account has been deactivated because youve been away from studies for 3 or more consecutive terms, this means you are considered no longer enrolled at 間眅埶AV.
According to , your study permit becomes invalid on the same day you are no longer enrolled at the Designated Learning Institution (DLI) listed on your permit in this case, 間眅埶AV.
儭 What does no longer enrolled mean?
IRCC defines students who:
- Have been dismissed
- Have withdrawn voluntarily
- Have transferred to another institution
So, if your study permit lists 間眅埶AV and your account is deactivated, your permit is no longer valid as of that date even if the expiry date on the permit is later.
What should I do next?
Before returning to 間眅埶AV, youll likely need to:
- Apply for a new study permit, and
- Request a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) .
To get started, follow the instructions on the 間眅埶AV Reactivation and Readmission page. This includes submitting a reactivation form, paying a deposit (if required), and receiving the documents you need for your new study permit application.
Before submitting your reactivation request, its important to plan ahead to avoid delays in your return to 間眅埶AV.
We strongly recommend that you:
Check IRCCs current for study permit applications.
Understand the study permit application process, including whether you need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL).
Submit your reactivation request at least 4 months before the term you plan to return to 間眅埶AV.
This will help ensure you have enough time to receive your new study permit and be ready to resume your studies. You can find key dates, including term start dates, on 間眅埶AV's academic calendar.
Checklist
If you're eligible for reactivation and planning to apply for a new study permit, make sure you've completed each of the steps below to obtain a PAL:
儭Submit the Reactivation Form
Complete and submit the Reactivation Form for international students no later than 60 days before the start of the term you plan to return and resume your studies.
Note: The 60-day deadline only applies if you need to apply for a new study permit.
儭Pay the Required Deposit, if applicable
If a PAL is required to apply for a new 間眅埶AV study permit, you must pay $5000 CAD deposit before a PAL can be issued.
How to pay: Payment information
Note: Most students will require a PAL to apply for a 間眅埶AV study permit. Visit the to check if you are exempt from submitting a PAL.
儭Send Your Deposit Payment Receipt, if applicable
Email your $5000 payment receipt to Chelsey Acierno, Director of International Recruitment at director_internationalrecruitment@sfu.ca
Note : Include your full name and 間眅埶AV student ID number in the email.
儭Receive Your Documents
Once your reactivation is processed, 間眅埶AV will issue and send the following documents to you via email:
- A Reactivation Letter which can be used to support your study permit application; and
- A Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) (if required)
儭Connect with an International Student Advisor (if needed)
If you have questions about the study permit process or whether you need a PAL, contact an International Student Advisor, Immigration Specialist for guidance.
Want to learn more?
- 間眅埶AV website - Undergraduate Reactivation and Readmission
- 間眅埶AV website - News and Updates - 2025 Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) Requirements
- 間眅埶AV website - Study permit and Immigration documents application tips
- IRCC website - - see under other considerations "who doesn't need a permit to study in Canada"
- IRCC website -