Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada as a Worker

This application includes the following items:

1. Document Checklist [IMM 5556]  (PDF, 47 KB)
2. Application to Change Conditions, Extend My Stay, or Remain in Canada [IMM 1249]  (PDF, 251 KB)
3. Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union [IMM 5409]  (PDF, 97 KB)
4. Use of a Representative [IMM 5476]  (PDF, 55 KB)
5. Fees Receipt
   You have two options to obtain a fees receipt:
   • Pay your fees online.
   • Pay your fees at a financial institution in Canada
     You will need an original fee receipt.
6. Instruction Guide [IMM 5553]

This application is for temporary residents who are already in Canada and wish to:

• extend 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 for the renewal before the expiry of your current status.

New: You now have two options available when submitting an application to change conditions or extend your stay in Canada as a worker:

Option 1

• Submit your application electronically
  
  or

Option 2

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