Extending Your Visit In Canada
In many cases, visitors to Canada find themselves in a situation where they would like to extend their stay in the country. Perhaps you're in this situation. You've decided to take another year of classes, continue in your job for an extended period of time or have changed the circumstances of your residency. Whatever you situation, if you would like to extend your stay in Canada, there are some special cases in which this is allowed.
Extending Your Stay in Canada - Special Cases
Most visitors to Canada are allowed to stay no longer than six months from the date of entry. If you can't remember the date you arrived, you will find it stamped into your passport, work permit or study permit. If you want to extend your stay, you must apply 30 days before your temporary resident, work permit or study permit expires. If you stay longer than the date specified in your travel document, you will be asked to leave the country, and your temporary resident status will be revoked.
Extending Your Stay in Canada - How to Apply
If you would like to extend your stay while visiting Canada, go onto Citizenship and Immigration Canada's (CIC) web site and download the application kit. Read through the instructions carefully then fill out the form and send it in with the required documentation and fees. CIC will review your application and then respond to you within the time period designated on the form.
If you would like to learn more about how to extending your stay in Canada, please visit the nearest Canadian consulate or CIC's web site.
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