Applications for extension of authorization to remain in Canada as a temporary resident – R181 and R217(1) / R201
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
Fee exemptions
Please refer to the Cost Recovery Exemption Code Manual.
The submission of a complete application to extend or change the conditions of a study permit or a work permit will initiate processing. Unless the client is fee exempt, the fee must be submitted with the application. If the client is fee exempt, the appropriate fee exemption code will be noted on the application and entered into GCMS.
It should be noted that “status” and “authorization” are treated separately in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). The foreign national who submits an application to extend their status as a student or worker is submitting two applications in one – the first to extend their temporary resident status as per R181, and the second to extend the authorization to work or study as per R201 or R217.
In cases involving temporary resident permits (TRPs), officers should refer to the section on Temporary Resident Permits. It is to be noted that under the IRPA, there is no provision for the “extension” of TRPs. As the expiry date for a TRP approaches, the client is expected to apply for a new or subsequent TRP and pay the associated fee if they wish to extend their stay in Canada.
In cases where a decision is made to issue a TRP, the TRP processing fee should be collected. When a fee exemption applies, the appropriate fee exemption code and details referencing subsection R298(2) or the applicable public policy should be entered into GCMS.