Topic guides
Deep dives on the rules and steps that trip people up most.
Provincial Attestation Letters (PAL) in BC: who needs one in 2026 What a Provincial Attestation Letter is, who is exempt in 2026, how BC schools issue them, and how to avoid delays in your study permit application. Read guide Proof of funds for a Canadian study permit (from September 1, 2026) How much money IRCC expects you to show, what counts as proof, how GICs work, and how the real cost of living in BC compares to the minimum. Read guide Health insurance in BC: MSP, the wait period and the $75 health fee When BC's Medical Services Plan starts, what to do during the wait, how much international students pay, and how to get your BC Services Card. Read guide Working while you study in BC: the 24-hour rule, co-op and your SIN How many hours international students can work, what counts as a break, the April 2026 co-op change, and how to get a Social Insurance Number. Read guide Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): the rules for BC graduates Who qualifies for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, the CLB language requirements, which college programs need an eligible field of study, and when to apply. Read guide