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Application to change conditions or extend your stay in Canada as a visitor
This application is for temporary residents who are already in Canada as visitors and wish to:
- extend their stay;
- change the conditions of their stay; or
- correct problems with their status.
It is important to apply for the renewal 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.
Some of the documents are available to you in Portable Document Format (PDF). This is a universal file format that allows you to read, print or download an online document while maintaining the fonts, graphics and general layout of that document. To view a PDF document, you must have a PDF reader installed. If you do not already have such a reader, there are numerous PDF readers available for free download or for purchase on the Internet.
If you cannot view and print this application from this website we can mail it to you. Place an order for an application if you need it mailed. Be certain that you need this application before placing an order. The delivery of this application may take several weeks. The original receipt form (IMM 5401) will be included and does not have to be ordered separately.
This application includes the following items:
- Instruction Guide [IMM 5551]
> also in PDF format PDF, 276 KB - Application to Change Conditions, Extend My Stay, or Remain in Canada [IMM 1249] PDF, 251 KB
- Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union [IMM 5409] PDF, 97 KB
- Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] PDF, 55 KB
- Document Checklist [IMM 5558] PDF, 35 KB
- Fees Receipt
You have two options to obtain a fees receipt:- Payment of fees on the Internet
If you have Adobe® Acrobat Reader software, a printer, and a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card, you can pay your fees online. - 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.
- Payment of fees on the Internet
