Study Permit Extension Application

 Learn about the study permit extension process.

Must apply from within Canada. Apply online through an IRCC Secure Account. Note: the application must be submitted through an IRCC Secure Account, study permit extensions cannot be submitted through the new "IRCC Portal"

IRCC requires a letter which confirms your enrollment at Trent and states your anticipated graduation date (to know when to extend your study permit to). Do not provide IRCC with your original letter of acceptance.

Undergraduate > myTrent > Register > International Immigration Letter. Questions? Email international@trentu.ca.

Postgraduate Certificate > myTrent > Register > International Immigration Letter. Questions? Email international@trentu.ca.

Graduate > myTrent > Academics > Academic Record > Verification of Enrollment Request (graduate students). Questions? Email graduate@trentu.ca.

A Provincial Attestation Letter is required with your study permit application if you are changing levels of study at Trent. For example, you are moving from an undergraduate program to a masters program. Contact admissions@trentu.ca or graduateadmissions@trentu.ca to obtain your PAL. 

A Provincial Attestation Letter is not required with your study permit extension application if you are applying for a study permit extension at the same DLI and same level of study as your current study permit. You are required to provide proof that meet PAL exception at time of application by writing a letter of explanation for IRCC. Find a template here. 

IRCC is seeking proof you have the funds for the following:

1. tuition costs for one year, AND
2. living expenses for one year (CAN$20,635 for single applicant and more if with dependent family members - Click here for full details of financial requirements for living expenses).

IRCC has a list of acceptable documents here. 

*If you only have a term left to graduate, divide requirement in half or pro-rate it based on time remaining. 

If you have parental or sponsorship support: include letters from sponsors written in English explaining who they are in relationship to you and show proof of relationship to the sponsor. You can prove your relationship in different ways: you can show a copy of your birth certificate (or passport if it states parental information), copy of passport of sponsor, and/or letter of explanation. Your sponsor will want to confirm they will be financially responsible for your tuition fees and/or living expenses in Canada and show proof they have these funds. 

We recommend including your Trent Account Statement if there is no balance owing > myTrent > Finances> My Account > Account Statement.  

If you have more than one source of financial support, include a cover letter to summarize for IRCC. Download a template here. 

Combine all into one document (max file size is 4mb). 

Required to submit immigration medical exam if you have lived outside Canada in certain countries/territories for more than 6 months in the last year OR if you  intend to work with vulnerable peoples who are at risk - such as in a medical setting, teachers of small children, etc. If you require a medical exam, you may be exempt if you meet this criteria and can provide a copy of your previous medical exam. Learn more here. If you do not complete the exam, your study permit will have conditions which will not allow you to work in these types of jobs. 

Temporary exemption (expires Oct 5, 2029): If you completed an IME within 5 years of submitting your new application, you may be exempt from completing another IME if you meet all of these conditions:

• you applied or are applying for either permanent residence or temporary residence
• you already live in Canada
• you completed your previous IME in the last 5 years
• your previous IME indicated a low risk or no risk to public health or public safety

You will have to prove this exemption by providing a letter of explanation to IRCC with your application and indicate your previous IME number (or the unique medical identifier number)  from your previous IME. Find a template here.

A letter of explanation is way to describe additional factors or include additional documents in your Canadian immigration applications. A letter of explanation is required to explain any gap in your studies, part-time studies, or anything unusual about your studies.

Upload your Letter of Explanation under 'Client Information' in the 'Optional Documents' section of your online document checklist on your IRCC Secure Account. 

Find a template letter of explanation here.

• $150.00CAD for application
• $85.00CAD biometrics fee, if applicable
• Additional fees for applications for dependent family members. 

Save the IMM5709 application form on your computer. To download the file, right-click on the link and select “Save as.”

After you download the form, open it using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

1. Open Acrobat Reader.
2. Select “File” from the top menu.
3. Click “Open.”
4. Find the location where you saved the form, click on the file, and click “Open.”

Find instructions on the IRCC website or watch this helpful video. 

Section 1
UCI: this is your unique client identifier and can be located near the top of your study permit. This eight or ten digit number is on all documents you get from IRCC. It looks like this: 0000-0000 or 00-0000-0000. Type the numbers only and not the hyphens (-). 

I am applying for one or more of the following: Apply for a study permit for the first time or extend my study permit

Personal details
Current country or territory of residence: Canada > status: student > to: initial study permit issue date > from: current study permit expiration date

Languages:
Have you taken a test from a designated testing agency to assess your proficiency in English or French? If you completed an English/French language proficiency test, indicate YES. If you completed an English/French language school/program instead of a test, indicate NO.

National Identity Document:
Do you have a national identity document? Some countries/territories have a national identification document and some do not. If you have a national identify document, indicate YES. If you do not have one, indicate NO. Do not put your passport information here. If selecting YES, note that some national identity documents have an issue and expiry date, some have neither, some have only an issue date, and some only have an expiry date. Put whatever is applicable to your document. 

Contact Information:
Current mailing address:
Apt/Unit: this is your apartment/room number (e.g. Apt 418). Street No: This is your house or building number (e.g. 30 George Street).

Coming into Canada:
Date and place of your original entry to Canada: The date you first entered Canada. Typically this date coincides with your study permit issue date. For place, indicate where you entered Canada (port-of-entry) of your very first entry to Canada (e.g. Montreal, Canada). 

If applicable, provide the document number of the most recent immigration document issued to you: This a a 9-digit number in black writing at the top right of your study permit starting with F (e.g. F012345678).

Details of intended study:
Designated Learning Institution Number (DLI#): Trent's DLI # is O19395164223. It starts with a O and not a zero. 

Duration of expected study: Date completing the application to form and to your anticipated graduation date (located on your verification of enrolment from Trent). 

The cost of my studies will be: 
Tuition: estimated cost for one year
Room and board: living expenses. IRCC has a minimum required to show. See here. 
Other: can leave blank

Funds available for my stay (CAD): this amount should be the total of [tuition + room and board] noted in the "cost of my studies will be" field. 

Background information
2c): Answer yes to this. You have at least applied for your original study permit outside Canada and potentially a study permit extension and entry visa application. Summarize applications in box d.

What would you like to do in Canada? Study

How long are you planning to stay in Canada: Answer according to your situation. The majority of students are looking for an extension of more than six months.

Select the code that matches the one on your passport: Answer according to your circumstances. 

What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada. Canada

Do you have a family member or permanent resident that is 18 years or older? Answer according to your circumstances. Family member is defined as a spouse or common-law partner, dependent children and their dependent children.

What is your date of birth? Answer according to your circumstances. 

Do you have a provincial attestation letter? No

Do you qualify for an exception? Yes

Which exception do you qualify for? Students who are currently in Canada applying to extend their study permit choose: I am an applicant who meets another exception listed on the IRCC website.

Are you a lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid alien registration card (Green Card)? Answer according to your circumstances. 

What is your current immigration status in Canada? Student

What is your marital status? Answer according to your circumstances. 

What is your province of destination? If visiting multiple provinces, select the one in which you will be spending most of your time: Ontario

After selecting the application for "study permit (in Canada)" you will answer a series of questions to populate your personalized document checklist. 

Your document checklist is where you upload the documents relevant to the application. 

Are you accompanying a family member who has status in Canada? Answer according to your circumstances.  Accompanying you means that you are arriving in Canada  come to Canada at the same time as you.

Do you also want to apply for a work permit Answer according to your circumstances. If your program has a required work component you can apply. If you are applying for co-op work permit while you are applying for the study permit extension, you can choose “Yes, I wish to apply for a co-op work permit.”

When does your status in Canada expire? Answer according to your circumstances. You need a valid study permit at the time of application.

Have you had a medical exam performed by an IRCC authorized panel physician (doctor) within the last 12 months? Answer Yes/No according to your circumstances.

Have you lived in a designated country or territory for more than six months in the last year? Only answer “yes” if you have lived outside of Canada for more than six months in the last year.

Do you want to submit an application for a family member? Answer Yes/No according to your circumstances. You can expect more questions about your dependent family members if you answer “Yes.”

Are you giving someone access to your application? Answer according to your circumstances.

There are fees associated with this application. Will you be paying your fees or are you fee exempt? Yes, I will be paying my application fees.

Are you able to make a digital copy of your documents with a scanner or camera? Yes

Will you be paying your application fees online? Yes. To pay online, you can use a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, China Union Pay) or a debit card (Visa Debit, Debit MasterCard or Interac).

Upload your required documents into the space provided in your Document Checklist.

Once required documents are uploaded successfully, a blue next button will appear below the fees.

1. Click next.
2. Click that you agree to share your information with IRCC
3. Type your full name (as stated on passport) as a digital signature
4. Complete the verification question.
5. Click transmit your documents to IRCC.
6. Then you will be asked to move onto the payment.

Once you have paid the fees, you will get confirmation of fees paid successfully. 

• Study permit fee: $150.00 CAD.
• Biometrics fee: $85.00 CAD if applicable

Have a question about the application, eligibility, or want us to review your application prior to submission? Email us at internationladvising@trentu.ca.

Book an appointment > Student Experience Portal > Appointment Bookings > Trent International > International Student Advising

If you have problems with your online application, please contact the Immigration Canada Call Centre

at 1-888-242-2100 or refer to detailed information on Immigration Canada’s PGWP webpage.