Validity of the IMM 1249 form

[FrenchGirl]

Hi there,

On July 31st 2012, CIC issued a new form "Application to Change Conditions, Extend My Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker" IMM 5710 to replace the old IMM 1249. They say they will still accept the IMM 1249 but only until November 1st, 2012. Does anyone know which date will be taken into account? Will it be the date the work permit application was received by the processing center or the date they process it?
I sent my application to Vegreville on August 3rd without knowing about this change of form and I am getting more and more worried as November approaches.

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[job_seeker]

You should be okay. You'd probably be receiving your WP before Nov. 1.

Hi there,

On July 31st 2012, CIC issued a new form "Application to Change Conditions, Extend My Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker" IMM 5710 to replace the old IMM 1249. They say they will still accept the IMM 1249 but only until November 1st, 2012. Does anyone know which date will be taken into account? Will it be the date the work permit application was received by the processing center or the date they process it?
I sent my application to Vegreville on August 3rd without knowing about this change of form and I am getting more and more worried as November approaches.

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[FrenchGirl]

I'm not so sure about that unfortunately. The processing times keep increasing. They reached 93 days last week for a work permit extension with the same employer, which means my application will very likely be processed after November 1st. That's why I am asking.

 

[djchad]

I'm not so sure about that unfortunately. The processing times keep increasing. They reached 93 days last week for a work permit extension with the same employer, which means my application will very likely be processed after November 1st. That's why I am asking.

hi frencg girl,

i think it's ok as long as you send it before nov.1st that's what they said to me when i called the cic...

me i sent my application last month with the new form

don't worry too much it should me ok

Godbless us all

 

[mike123]

I phoned cic this past Friday(Oct 5th) and asked them the same question. As long as they receive it by Nov 1st you can still use the old form. And current processing time is 60 days. You'll be fine.

 

[FrenchGirl]

Thank you all!