5709 May 2026
This form is formally titled It is essential for maintaining legal status while studying.
As of April 1, 2026, students no longer need a separate co-op work permit if their program requires a placement (50% or less of the program); a valid study permit is sufficient. Filing Requirements UCI: You must provide your Unique Client Identifier. This form is formally titled It is essential
The form must be opened with Adobe Reader to function correctly; standard web browsers often fail to display the content. The form must be opened with Adobe Reader
Continue education beyond the original expiry date. When applying online, you do not need to sign by hand
Regain student status if it was lost within the last 90 days.
When applying online, you do not need to sign by hand. You will type your name during the final submission step on the IRCC portal. ⚖️ Legal and Statutory References