IMM 5710 — Application to Change Conditions, Extend My Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker
Used by foreign workers already in Canada to extend their work permit, change employer or NOC, switch from open to closed work permit (or vice versa), or remain on implied/restoration status.
What this form is for
Used by foreign workers already in Canada to extend their work permit, change employer or NOC, switch from open to closed work permit (or vice versa), or remain on implied/restoration status.
Who completes it
Foreign workers in Canada with a current or recently-expired work permit
Programs that use IMM 5710
Sections covered in the form
- Current work permit details + expiry date
- Requested new permit type / conditions
- Employer details (for closed work permits)
- Settlement funds (where required)
Common mistakes on IMM 5710
⚠ Most-watched-for errors
The errors below are the ones we most commonly see when reviewing files from prior representatives or self-prepared applications. Each one risks procedural fairness letters, refusals, or misrepresentation findings.
- Applying after status expires (loses implied status; requires restoration within 90 days + restoration fee)
- Switching employer without an LMIA or LMIA exemption number — work permit is employer-specific
- Missing biometrics if your last biometrics are over 10 years old or never collected for Canada
- Failing to disclose status changes since prior permit issuance
Halani's notes on IMM 5710
If applying for an extension before your current permit expires, you may continue working on implied status while IRCC processes. If you let your status lapse, you cannot work and must apply for restoration within 90 days.
Where to download IMM 5710
Always download the current version directly from canada.ca — older versions get rejected. The IRCC forms catalogue is at canada.ca/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides.
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