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Study permit extension — IMM 5708 + DLI letter + financial proof
Extension for a study permit holder still in their program — covers IRPR R215, the 30-day timing rule, implied right to study, and the maintaining-conditions checklist.
CanadaVisa extensionStudy permitIRPR R215IMM 5708DLI
You are drafting a study permit extension for [CLIENT_NAME] currently enrolled at [DLI] in [PROGRAM]. Anchor: IRPR R215. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK R215(1) — Foreign national who has applied for renewal before expiry may remain on the same conditions until decision (implied status, parallel to R183(5)) R215(2) — DLI must be on the Designated Learning Institution list at time of extension R220 — Financial requirements: at least CAD 20,635 per year living expenses (2024 update — verify current threshold) + tuition + travel R220.1 — Conditions: actively pursuing studies; remaining enrolled at a DLI §1 — TIMING (a) File at least 30 days before [CURRENT_PERMIT_EXPIRY] — IRCC published recommendation (b) Filing earlier (60-90 days) is fine (c) Late filing (within 90 days after expiry) requires restoration under R182, not standard extension (d) Filing after 90 days = no restoration; must leave Canada and re-apply from abroad §2 — IMM 5708 FORM PACK A. Completed IMM 5708 — study permit extension stream B. Letter of acceptance OR Letter of enrolment from [DLI] • Must include: current enrolment status, program name, expected completion date, full-time/part-time, tuition paid • DLI letterhead, dated within 60 days • Registrar or Student Services signature C. Proof of tuition payment for current/next term: CAD [TUITION_PAID_CAD] D. Financial proof: • Bank statements (last 4 months) showing CAD [FUNDS_AVAILABLE_CAD] available • GIC documentation if originally arrived on SDS/study direct stream • Sponsor letter + sponsor NOA (if family-supported) • Scholarship/RA/TA letters (if applicable) E. Academic standing evidence: [ACADEMIC_STANDING] F. Transcript of completed coursework G. Photocopy of: • Passport biographical page • Current study permit • Original Letter of Introduction (port of entry) • Any previous IRCC documents H. Use of Representative (IMM 5476) — if RCIC filing I. Fee receipt — CAD 150 (study permit extension) J. Biometrics — if expired (every 10 years for TRs) §3 — CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET AT TIME OF EXTENSION Officer cross-checks under R220.1: (a) Actively pursuing studies — full-time enrolment for the academic year being extended (or part-time only if final semester) (b) Enrolled at the same DLI listed on current permit (if changed: must apply with new DLI's Letter of Acceptance + explanation) (c) Compliance with permit conditions — no unauthorised work over 20 hrs/week (24 hrs/week as of late 2024 — verify), no unauthorised period of break (d) Financial sustenance proven for upcoming term §4 — COVER LETTER (200-250 words) Open: "Application under IRPR R215 to extend study permit for [CLIENT_NAME] currently enrolled in [PROGRAM] at [DLI] until [INTENDED_NEW_EXPIRY]." ¶1 — Identity + current permit + program details ¶2 — Reason for extension (program runs until [PROGRAM_COMPLETION_DATE]; additional 90 days requested for graduation + PGWP application or departure prep) ¶3 — Compliance affirmation (actively pursuing studies, no condition breaches, academic standing per [ACADEMIC_STANDING]) ¶4 — Financial sufficiency (CAD [FUNDS_AVAILABLE_CAD]; tuition CAD [TUITION_PAID_CAD] paid) ¶5 — Onward intent (PGWP application planned within 180 days post-completion; OR departure to [home country] within 90 days post-completion) §5 — POST-COMPLETION TRANSITION OPTIONS Brief paragraph on what happens AFTER [PROGRAM_COMPLETION_DATE]: (a) PGWP eligible? Apply within 180 days of completion letter, before permit expires (b) Not PGWP eligible? Apply for visitor record extension to wrap up affairs (max 6 months typical) OR depart (c) New program enrolment? New study permit application with new LOA §6 — RED FLAGS Disclose in cover letter if any: • Program change within current permit period — provide academic continuity narrative • DLI change — explain reason (transfer, program discontinued, financial) • Academic standing below "good standing" — Registrar's letter explaining recovery plan • Gap in enrolment (medical leave, family emergency) — documentation • Worked over hours allowed — disclose; mitigation will be reviewed §7 — IMPLIED STATUS DURING PROCESSING State explicitly: • Implied status under R215(1) — can continue studying full-time • Can continue working up to 20 hrs/week off-campus (or full-time during scheduled breaks) under R186(v) • Cannot leave Canada during processing without forfeiting implied status End with: "DRAFT study permit extension — for RCIC review. Verify current IRCC R220 financial threshold (CAD [FUNDS_AVAILABLE_CAD] in 2024 update — check latest), current IMM 5708 form revision, and processing time before client submission. Confirm DLI is still on the active DLI list."
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