# Studying in Canada

**Source**: https://www.uottawa.ca/study/international-students/immigration/studying-in-canada
**Parent**: https://www.uottawa.ca/study/international-students

Make sure you understand your responsibilities as a study permit holder. This section provides guidance on how to apply for or extend your study permit, and how changes to your studies may affect your immigration status.\

## Studying in Canada guidance and resources

### [Apply for your study permit from outside Canada](https://www.uottawa.ca/study/international-students/immigration/studying-in-canada/how-to-apply-for-study-permit)

Learn how to apply for your study permit and get ready to begin your studies at uOttawa.

### [Provincial attestation letter (PAL)](https://www.uottawa.ca/study/international-students/immigration/studying-in-canada/provincial-attestation-letter)

Learn about the provincial attestation letter and how to receive one for your study permit application.

### [Impact of changes to your studies on your immigration status](https://www.uottawa.ca/study/international-students/immigration/studying-in-canada/impact-of-changes-to-studies-on-immigration-status)

Learn how changes to your studies, such as studying part time, withdrawing from courses or taking a leave of absence, could affect your immigration status.

### [How to extend your study permit from within Canada](https://www.uottawa.ca/study/international-students/immigration/studying-in-canada/how-to-extend-your-study-permit-from-within-canada)

Learn how to extend your current study permit from within Canada.

## Contact us

### [InfoService](https://www.uottawa.ca/en/contact/infoservice)

[Tabaret Hall](https://www.uottawa.ca/about-us/administration-services/facilities/campus-maps/tabaret-hall)\
550 Cumberland Street, Room 129\
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5\
Canada\
Email: [[email protected]](https://www.uottawa.ca/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d8b1b5b5f5b1b6acb498ad97acacb9afb9f6bbb9)

[Secure a spot in our virtual line](https://university-of-ottawa.app.qless.com/kiosk/2a036a93-42f7-41be-880b-b172199bae17?locale=en) to speak to an immigration advisor.

For hours of operation, see our [general contact page](https://www.uottawa.ca/en/contact).