Letters for Immigration Purposes
International students’ applications for Canadian visas and permits generally require supporting documentation from a designated learning institution. The following categories will help you navigate where to get these documents at NAIT and what you should do.
NAIT's Designated Learning Institution (DLI) Number is O18713200642
What would you like to apply for?
Initial Study Permit (Degree/Diploma/Certificate students)
What you need: Letter of Acceptance
Where to find it: In your MyNAIT portal. Select "Open Self Service", followed by "MyNAIT E-letters".
Upgrading students will need to pay their tuition deposit first to then be issued their official letter of acceptance.
Initial Study Permit (English as a Second Language)
What you need: Letter of Acceptance
Where to find it: In your MyNAIT portal. Select "open self service", followed by "MyNAIT E-Letters".
What you need to do first:
Study Permit Extension (and you are currently studying at NAIT)
What you need: Study permit extension letter
Where to find it: Submit an Immigration inquiry through NAIT.ca/help.
What you need to do first:
- Register in courses for the next semester
- Ensure the mailing address in your MyNAIT Portal is correct by selecting "open self service", followed by "Profile".
Temporary Resident Visa
What you need: Proof of next term's enrolment (Confirmation of Enrolment letter).
Where to find it: In your MyNAIT portal. Select "open self service", followed by "manage classes".
What you need to do first: Register in courses for the next semester
Co-op Work Permit
If your program has a mandatory Co-Op or Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component:
What you need: Co-op Letter
Where to find it: Submit an Immigration inquiry through NAIT.ca/help.
What you need to do first:
- Confirm your program has a mandatory co-op or Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component. If unsure, please contact your program
- Make sure your mailing address on your MyNAIT Portal is correct by selecting Open Self Service on your MyNAIT portal, followed by Profile
If your program has an optional Co-Op or Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component
What you need: Co-op Letter
Where to find it: Submit an Immigration inquiry through NAIT.ca/help.
What you need to do first:
- Confirm with your program that you have met the optional co-op or WIL requirements
- Make sure your mailing address on your MyNAIT Portal is correct by selecting Open Self Service on your MyNAIT portal, followed by Profile
Post-Graduation Work Permit
What you need: Post-Graduation Work Permit letter, also known as the Completion of Studies Letter
Where to find it: on your MyNAIT Portal by selecting Open Self Service, followed by MyNAIT ELetters
What you need to do first:
- Wait 6-8 weeks after you complete your credential
- Make sure your mailing address on your MyNAIT Portal is correct by selecting Open Self Service on your MyNAIT portal, followed by Profile
Invite Family to Visit Canada
What you need to give your family: Confirmation of Enrollment Letter
Where to find it: NAIT Portal (mynait.nait.ca > Open Self-Services > Manage Classes > Confirmation of Enrolment).
If you have questions about your Confirmation of Enrolment Letter, please contact the Student Service Centre through www.nait.ca/help - ‘Enrollment/Education Verification’ category and ‘Confirmation of Enrollment Letter’ subcategory.
Invite Family to your Convocation
1. Confirmation of Enrollment Letter
Where to find it: NAIT Portal (mynait.nait.ca > Open Self-Services > Manage Classes > Confirmation of Enrolment).
If you have questions about your Confirmation of Enrolment Letter, please contact the Student Service Centre through www.nait.ca/help - ‘Enrollment/Education Verification’ category and ‘Confirmation of Enrollment Letter’ subcategory.
2. Proposed Confirmation of Graduation letter with Convocation dates
Where to find it: Request a Proposed Confirmation of Graduation Letter through www.nait.ca/help - ‘Enrollment/Education Verification’ category and ‘Confirmation of Graduation Letter’ subcategory. When you submit your request, explain in the inquiry box that you require a Proposed Confirmation of Graduation Letter with Convocation dates.
Spousal/Common-law Partner Work Permit
If your spouse or common-law partner is submitting their open work permit application after your study permit application has been approved, you will need to give them NAIT documentation to prove your status as a student in Canada.
What you need to give your spouse/common-law partner: Confirmation of Enrollment Letter
Where to find it: NAIT Portal (mynait.nait.ca > Open Self-Services > Manage Classes > Confirmation of Enrolment).
If you have questions about your Confirmation of Enrolment Letter, please contact the Student Service Centre through www.nait.ca/help - ‘Enrollment/Education Verification’ category and ‘Confirmation of Enrollment Letter’ subcategory.
Study Permits for Dependent Children
If the study permit application for your child is submitted after your study permit application has been approved, you will need to include NAIT documentation to prove your status as a student in Canada.
What you need: Confirmation of Enrollment Letter
Where to find it: NAIT Portal (mynait.nait.ca > Open Self-Services > Manage Classes > Confirmation of Enrolment).
If you have questions about your Confirmation of Enrolment Letter, please contact the Student Service Centre through www.nait.ca/help - ‘Enrollment/Education Verification’ category and ‘Confirmation of Enrollment Letter’ subcategory.
Letter of support for future applications
If you require documentation to identify how your studies were affected by COVID-19, you can request a COVID-19 Mode of Delivery letter from NAIT. You can do so by submitting a Contact Form request, select topic: Enrollment/Education Verification, subcategory: COVID-19 Mode of Delivery letter.