IMM 5710 — Extend Study Permit / Work Permit Inside Canada
Application form for foreign nationals already in Canada seeking to extend their existing study permit or work permit, or to change conditions (employer, NOC, etc.).
What this form is for
Application form for foreign nationals already in Canada seeking to extend their existing study permit or work permit, or to change conditions (employer, NOC, etc.).
Who completes it
Foreign workers and students in Canada with current or recently-expired permits
Programs that use IMM 5710
Sections covered in the form
- Current permit details + expiry date
- Requested new permit type / duration
- Updated school / employer information
- Funds + family details
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 — must restore within 90 days + pay restoration fee + cannot work during restoration
- Missing updated DLI letter (study permit extensions) or LMIA (work permit extensions)
- Failing to apply for BOWP when in-process PR application makes you eligible
Halani's notes on IMM 5710
If your current permit expires before you submit, you fall out of status. Apply for restoration within 90 days. If a PR application is in process, you may qualify for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) instead of a regular extension.
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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