Based on the information provided in the sources, individuals who do not need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) when applying for a study permit in Canada include:
- Those applying to study in a preschool, primary school, or secondary school (up to grade 12).
- Individuals applying to study in a master’s degree or doctoral degree program.
- Applicants who have entered Canada and fall under specific circumstances such as:
- Applying for a study permit extension.
- Holding a work permit.
- Being a visiting or exchange student at a designated learning institution (DLI).
- Completing a prerequisite course or program of study at a DLI.
- Having a removal order but cannot be removed from Canada at the time.
- Possessing a temporary resident permit valid for at least 6 months.
- Being the family member of a foreign national residing in Canada under various categories like study permit holder, work permit holder, temporary resident permit holder, member of armed forces, accredited foreign government representative, participant in sports activities or events, worker in Canada for a foreign news company, or religious worker