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Exceptionally, our phonelines will be open from from 10:00am -2:00pm, Friday, May 2nd.听
If you are applying to extend your study permit from inside Canada, you must use the (GCKey or Sign-in Partner) in order to obtain maintained status while your application is processing. Do not use the . If you submit your study permit extension through the IRCC Portal, you will not have maintained status while your application is processing and you could lose your status as a student. The is for outside Canada applications only.
How to extend your study permit from inside Canada
Read the IRCC听听and ISS' Study Permit FAQs for current students听before you start the application process.
You can submit an inside Canada application to extend your study permit (or apply for your first study permit) if you are physically present in Canada and you meet one of the following conditions:
- You have a valid study permit
- You have a valid work permit
- You are already in Canada as an exchange or visiting student
- You otherwise meet the conditions to apply for a study permit from inside Canada (see )
Overview of the renewal process
Step 1: Complete the online听鈥淐heck your eligibility鈥 questionnaire
- To access the questionnaire, login to your (Gckey or Sign-in Partner) and select "Apply to come to Canada". You should then be directed to the .
- Do not apply through The IRCC portal is only for outside of Canada applications.听
- At the end of the questionnaire, you will be provided with your Document Checklist.
Sample Questions & Explanations (Check your eligibility questionnaire)
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Questions about the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) |
You 诲辞苍鈥檛 need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) if you鈥檙e applying to extend your study permit from inside of Canada at the same DLI and same level of study as your current study permit. If you meet this PAL exception, answer the questions as follows:
Your document checklist should include a section asking you to upload 鈥淧roof of Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter (PAL or TAL) Exception鈥. See our Study FAQs > Provincial Attestation Letter for more information. *NOTE* If you are changing levels of study at 大发彩票平台 (e.g., Bachelor鈥檚 to Master鈥檚, Master鈥檚 to PhD, etc.), you do need a PAL. Your CAQ for your new level of studies will count as both your CAQ and your PAL. |
| Do you also want to apply for a work permit? |
If you are required to complete a mandatory work component as part of your program of study, select 鈥淵es, I wish to apply for a CoOp Work Permit鈥. Most students at 大发彩票平台 are not eligible for a Co-Op Work Permit and should answer 鈥淣辞鈥 to this question. |
| Have you had a medical exam performed by an IRCC authorized (doctor) within the last 12 months? |
Only certain students must provide proof of a medical exam with their study permit extension application. if your program includes a mandatory work component and/or you want to work in certain fields and/or you have lived in a for 6 consecutive months or more in the past year. Not sure if you need to do a medical exam? For more information on the medical exam requirement, see and the ISS webpage. |
| In the past 10 years, have you given your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) for an application to come to Canada? |
If you have not provided your biometrics in the past 10 years, your Document Checklist will include a biometrics fee in addition to the study permit processing fee. After you submit your application, you will receive a Biometrics Instruction Letter (BIL) with information on how to have your biometrics collected. To find out whether you need to give biometrics and/or if your biometrics are still valid, use the and the . |
Step 2: Upload the documents listed on your Document Checklist
- The 鈥淎pplication to Change Conditions, Extend My Stay or Remain in Canada as a Student (IMM 5709) form. Complete and validate the form (bar codes will appear once the form is properly validated). If you cannot view the form, see Immigration Canada's .
- A Proof of Enrolment letter confirming enrolment in a future term. You can generate this letter yourself on Minerva after you have registered for courses. Upload the Proof of Enrolment Letter in the 鈥淟etter of Acceptance鈥 section. Do not upload your original Letter of Acceptance to 大发彩票平台. If your study permit expires in the middle of a semester, you can include a Proof of Enrolment Letter for your current semester.
- A CAQ that is valid past the date your current study permit expires. You can use your CAQ Approval Letter if you have recently renewed your CAQ. Your study permit is generally issued with an expiration date that matches your CAQ expiration date.
- A passport that is valid past the date your current study permit expires. If your passport will expire before your CAQ, your study permit will be issued with an expiration date that matches your passport expiration date.
- Proof of means of financial support听鈥揢pload proof you can pay for at least your next year of studies tuition and fees听plus听living expenses)鈥 e.g. recent bank statements, proof of departmental funding, scholarship, financial aid, bursary or stipend. If a family member is financially supporting you, include a signed letter from them confirming their relationship to you and the financial support they will provide.
- 础听cover letter听briefly explaining how you will be paying for your first year of studies and which financial support documents are you submitting as proof. The letter should clearly indicate the estimated cost of your first year of studies and the source and amount of funds available. We suggest putting some of this information in a table and/or using bullet points.
- (Only if applicable) Co-Op Letter from your department or faculty confirming that you have a mandatory work component as part of your program. Upload the letter in the 鈥淓vidence of Work Requirement in Study鈥 section.
- (Only if applicable) Proof of upfront . See Step 1 above for more information.
- (Only if applicable) An explanatory letter and other supporting documents in the 鈥淐lient Information鈥 section. This is necessary if, for example, you have lost your status and you are applying to restore it; you previously remained in Canada beyond your authorized stay; you previously studied and/or worked without authorization in Canada, etc.
- Do not complete the IMM 5257 form (Temporary Resident Visa/Visitor Visa Application). If you require a TRV to enter Canada, you will need to apply for one separately after you obtain your new study permit.
Step 3: Pay the fees and provide your electronic signature听
- After you submit your payment, you will see a message confirming that your application has been successfully transmitted. Save a screenshot of this page as proof of having submitted your application.
- Once your Study Permit Extension application has been approved, you will receive an approval notice in your online account (Study Permit Extension Approval Letter).
- Immigration Canada will mail your actual study permit to your mailing address. If you move, you must of your change in address. If you do not receive your study permit within six weeks of receiving your approval notice in your online account, .
Step 4:听Send a copy of your new study permit to 大发彩票平台
- After you receive your new study permit, submit a copy to 大发彩票平台's Legal Documents.
- If you do not receive your study permit within six weeks of receiving your approval notice in your online account, .
Step 5: (If applicable) Renew your Temporary Resident Visa (罢搁痴)听or听补苍听Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to re-enter Canada after a trip to another country.
- If you need a TRV, you must apply separately for your TRV after you have received your new study permit.
- If you need an eTA, it will be automatically issued and linked to your passport once your Study permit Extension has been approved.
- U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents do not require a TRV or an eTA to enter Canada.
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How to complete the IMM 5709 form
Top section of IMM 5709 form
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QUESTION 1 |
Your UCI is the 8 to 10 digit 鈥淯nique Client Identifier鈥 number located on your Study permit. It looks like this: 0000-0000 or 00-0000-0000. |
| QUESTION 3 | Select 鈥Apply for a study permit for the first time or extend my study permit鈥. |
Personal Details
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QUESTION 7 |
Current country or territory or residence:
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National Identity Document
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QUESTION 1 |
Answer 鈥淵es鈥 only if citizens in your country have a national identity document. |
Contact Information
Indicate a valid mailing address in Canada. Your new study permit will be mailed to this address.
Coming into Canada
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QUESTION 3 |
鈥淒ocument number鈥 = number on study permit that starts with a letter (F or U) followed by 9 digits. |
Details of Intended Studies in Canada
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QUESTION 1a |
鈥淐omplete address of school鈥 = 845 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montreal, QC, H3A 0G4 |
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QUESTION 2a |
鈥淒esignated Learning Institution #鈥
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QUESTION 3 |
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QUESTION 4 |
鈥淭he cost of my studies will be鈥:
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