IRCC Form IMM 5709, Application to Extend a Study Permit
Extend your stay or change conditions as a student in Canada.
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About IRCC Form IMM 5709, Application to Extend a Study Permit
The IMM 5709, Application to Change Conditions, Extend My Stay or Remain in Canada as a Student, is the IRCC form students inside Canada use to extend a study permit or update its conditions. It collects your current status details, your school and program, and how you will support your continued stay.
You use it when your study permit is close to expiring or your situation changes, and you submit it before your current permit ends. Most applicants apply online. This page is a general helper, not immigration advice, so always download and file the current official form from IRCC.
Who needs to complete it
- Students in Canada whose study permit is about to expire.
- Students who changed schools or programs and need to update conditions.
- People who want to keep studying after their current permit ends.
- Applicants restoring or maintaining student status from within Canada.
How to fill out IRCC Form IMM 5709, Application to Extend a Study Permit
- 1Enter your full name, date of birth, and country of citizenship.
- 2Provide your current study permit number and its expiry date.
- 3Add your passport number and expiry date.
- 4Enter your current address and contact details in Canada.
- 5Give details of your school, program, and the new study dates you are requesting.
- 6Show how you will support yourself for the extended period.
- 7Answer the questions about your status and background honestly.
- 8Validate the form, sign it, and submit it before your current permit expires with the required documents.
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Frequently asked questions
When should I apply to extend my study permit?
Apply well before your current permit expires. IRCC suggests submitting the extension in advance so your status is covered while the application is processed.
How is the IMM 5709 different from the IMM 1294?
The IMM 1294 is for a first study permit applied for from outside Canada. The IMM 5709 is for extending or changing conditions when you are already inside Canada.
What if my permit already expired?
You may be able to apply to restore your status within a set period, but the rules are strict. Check the current IRCC guidance for restoration right away.
Is this the official IRCC form?
This is a general helper. Always download and file the current official IMM 5709 from IRCC, since the form is updated over time.