IMM 5709: Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Student
IMM 5709 is the application to change conditions, extend your stay, or remain in Canada as a student, used to renew or amend a study permit. It is a dynamic PDF, so download it and open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader to fill it in.
This is the genuine IRCC PDF, unmodified. Source: IRCC official page.
What is IMM 5709?
Students who need to extend their study permit, change a condition such as their school or level of study, or otherwise remain in Canada as a student, complete IMM 5709. The form records personal and passport details, current study permit information, the designated learning institution, the program, and how studies are funded. It is generally submitted online with supporting documents.
IMM 5709 is a dynamic XFA form issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. It does not open in a browser tab and an online editor shows it blank. Download it and open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader on a desktop or laptop to complete and validate it, then submit it to IRCC before your current permit expires.
Who files IMM 5709?
- International students extending a study permit in Canada
- Students changing their school, program or level of study
- Study permit holders applying to restore status within the allowed period
- Students whose permit conditions need to be updated
How to fill out IMM 5709
- Download IMM 5709 and open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader, not a browser.
- Enter your personal details, passport and current study permit information.
- Give your designated learning institution, program and level of study.
- Show the funds available to cover your tuition and living costs.
- Validate, sign and date the form, then submit it with the fee to IRCC before your permit expires.
Get IMM 5709
This is a dynamic PDF from IRCC: it only fills in correctly in Adobe Acrobat Reader, so there is no in-browser fill here. Download the genuine IMM 5709 below and open it in the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to complete and save it.
Download the official IMM 5709 PDFFrequently asked questions
How early should I renew my study permit?
IRCC advises applying at least thirty days before your current permit expires. Applying before it expires generally lets you keep studying on implied status while the extension is processed.
What is the fee for IMM 5709?
Extending a study permit normally has a processing fee, with an added fee if you must restore status. Check the current amounts on the IRCC website before you pay, since fees can change.