Application to Remain in Canada as a Temporary Resident Permit Holder

For help with Completing an application form visit the CIC Help Centre.

This application includes the following items:

• Document Checklist [IMM 5557]  (PDF, 35 KB)
• Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Visitor or Temporary Resident Permit Holder [IMM 5708]  (PDF, 411 KB)
• Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union [IMM 5409]  (PDF, 97 KB)
• Use of a Representative [IMM 5476]  (PDF, 55 KB)
• Fees Receipt
  You have two options to obtain a fees receipt:
  1. Payment of fees on the Internet
     If you have PDF Reader software, a printer, and a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card, you can pay your fees online.
  2. Payment of fees at a financial institution in Canada
     If you cannot or do not wish to pay online, you must obtain an original receipt form IMM 5401 in order to pay at a financial institution. This form is not available on the website because an original receipt with a unique serial number must be used. You may order an original receipt by mail.
• Instruction Guide [IMM 5554]

This application is for persons who are already in Canada as temporary resident permit holders who wish to:

• apply for another temporary resident permit to continue their stay;
• change the conditions of their stay;
• change their type of temporary status; or
• correct problems with their status.

It is important to apply before the expiry of your current status.

Mail your application, including all required documents and fees, to the Case Processing Centre (CPC) in Vegreville, Alberta.

• Read your instruction guide and download yourapplication forms.
• Complete, sign and date your application forms.
• Pay the fees.
• Mail your fully completed application to the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville, Alberta.