How to Extend a WX-1 Visa
A WX-1 Canadian worker visa is a temporary work visa that does not require a work permit from the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development, HRSDC, in Canada. The WX-1 visa is similar to a tourist visa in that it can be extended temporarily. To obtain a permanent work visa, WX-1 visa holders must find employment with a sponsoring employer and obtain a work permit. To simply extend a WX-1 visa requires only the submission of forms, documents and an application fee by mail.
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Download forms IMM 1249 Application to Change Conditions, Extend My Stay or Remain in Canada, and IMM 5556 Document Checklist from the website of the Citizenship and Immigration Canada, CIC, bureau. Print each form and complete in full.
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Gather supporting documentation. To extend your temporary WX-1 work visa, you must submit supporting documents with your application form. These items include color photocopies of all information and stamped pages in your passport, photocopies of either common law union or marriage certificate, if applicable, and photocopy of valid return ticket. You must check these items off on form IMM 5556 before submitting them.
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Pay the application fee online. All applications through the CIC must be done either online or through a designated financial institution. To pay online, visit the homepage of the CIC and access "Pay My Application Fees" on the right-hand side of the page. You must have a credit card, printer and email address to complete the online payment. Once your fee is paid, print the official receipt and send it with your application form and supporting documents.
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Pay the application fee in person. Download form IMM 5401 from the CIC website and complete the designated portions. Take the form to your nearest bank in Canada and submit the form along wth payment to a bank teller. If they accept the payment, they will stamp the top two parts of the form, which is your receipt. Do not leave the bank without the stamped form because you must submit it with your application form and documents.
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Place the application form, supporting documents and payment receipt in a single 9-inch-by-12-inch envelope. Mail the application packet to:
Citizenship and Immigration - Work Permit
CPC-Vegreville
6212 - 55th Avenue, Unit 202
Vegreville, AB
T9C 1X6
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