Restoration of status is a separate application from an extension: it is for a person whose work permit, study permit or visitor status has already expired. According to IRCC, the application generally has to be received within 90 days of losing status.
Restoration, extension or maintained status?
- Restoration: the status has already been lost. The application must be submitted within the 90-day deadline, with an explanation of the circumstances;
- Maintained status: the extension application was submitted before the expiry. See maintained status;
- Extension: the application is submitted before the permit expires. See work permit extension.
According to IRCC, you generally cannot work or study until your status is restored and the related permit is issued. You can, however, stay in Canada while the application is being processed.
How we can help
Pro Immigration can help you:
- review your situation and the status that was lost;
- check whether you are eligible for restoration;
- determine the right process: worker, student or visitor;
- prepare the documents and the application within the 90-day deadline;
- support you and follow the file.
We cannot guarantee that an application will be approved: the decision rests with IRCC.
See also: temporary workers · work permit in Canada · international students.
Official source: IRCC, restore your status.
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