1. Application Form
  • Completed and signed IMM 5709 form
  1.  Proof of Enrollment
  • A recent letter from your Designated Learning Institution (DLI) confirming your enrollment, program details, and expected completion date.
  1.  Passport
  • A clear copy of all pages of your passport, including:
    • Bio-data page (with your name, photo, and expiration date)
    • All stamped/marked pages.
  1.  Study Permit
  • A copy of your current study permit.
  1.  Proof of Financial Support
  • Bank statements (showing funds for tuition and living expenses for period of extension).
  • Proof of a scholarship, if applicable.
  • A letter of financial support from your parents or sponsor, if applicable.
  1.  Transcript/Academic Records
  • Official transcripts or a printout of your academic record to demonstrate progress in your studies.
  1.  Digital Photo
  • Passport-sized photo meeting IRCC specifications:
    • Size: 35mm x 45mm

Details: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/temporary-resident-visa-application-photograph-specifications.html

  1.  Letter of Explanation (Optional but Recommended)
  • A letter explaining why you need the extension and providing additional context (e.g., program delays, financial situation, etc.).
  1.  Medical Examination (if required)
  • If you plan to work in healthcare, childcare, or primary/secondary education settings, or if you’ve lived in or traveled to certain countries for 6+ months in the past year, you may need to provide an upfront medical exam.
  1.  Custodian Declaration (if under 18)
  • If you are under the age of 18, provide a notarized custodian declaration form.