Expired study permit, work permit or visitor status in Canada? You have a strict 90-day window to apply for status restoration without leaving Canada. Act immediately — RCIC regulated consultant R420535 handles urgent cases within 48h.
Status restoration (also called "restoration of status") is a process that allows temporary residents in Canada who have fallen out of status to legally restore their authorization to remain in the country. It applies to individuals who held a valid study permit, work permit, or visitor record that has since expired.
Under Canadian immigration law, if your study permit, work permit, or visitor status expires while you are in Canada, you have a strict grace period of 90 days to submit a status restoration application (IMM 5708) to IRCC. You must apply before this window closes — once passed, restoration from within Canada is no longer possible and you may be required to leave immediately and apply abroad with no guarantee of approval.
While your restoration application is pending, you are considered to be in a maintained status ("implied status" does not apply here — restoration is a separate mechanism). You must continue to comply with all the conditions of your original permit during this period and must not engage in any activity — such as working or studying — that your expired permit authorized unless you hold another valid authorization.
If your situation involves a work permit, study permit, or visitor record, restoration may allow you to renew your legal presence in Canada without the disruption and cost of leaving and re-entering. This is an invaluable option for international students, workers, and visitors who missed their renewal deadline.
Critical Timeline
Canadian immigration law grants a strict 90-day window after the expiry of your study permit, work permit, or visitor status to apply for status restoration — without leaving Canada. Once this deadline passes, you must leave Canada and apply for a new permit from abroad, with no guarantee of re-entry.
You are eligible to apply for status restoration using form IMM 5708. During this period, you may remain in Canada but cannot work or study until restoration is approved (unless you apply for a new permit simultaneously).
Restoration is no longer possible from inside Canada. You must leave Canada and apply for a new permit from abroad — which may trigger a refusal based on your prior status loss. Re-entry is not guaranteed.
If you submitted a renewal application before your permit expired, you may have implied status — meaning you can continue to work or study while awaiting a decision. Implied status is different from restoration and does not require the 90-day window.
Act now: The sooner you contact us after permit expiry, the more options remain available. M. Trissia (RCIC R420535) evaluates your situation within 48 hours and identifies the fastest path to restoring your legal status.
To be eligible for status restoration Canada 2026, all of the following conditions must be simultaneously met. A single unmet condition results in an automatic refusal — and once refused, you must leave Canada. This is why professional RCIC guidance is critical from day one.
The application must be submitted to IRCC within 90 calendar days of the expiry of your study permit, work permit, or visitor record. This deadline is strict — there is no extension possible once it passes.
You must not have worked or studied in Canada after your status expired, unless you held a separate valid authorization. Any violation of this condition will make you ineligible for restoration.
You must demonstrate that you respected all conditions of your original permit while it was valid — including maintaining enrollment (for study permits) or working for the authorized employer (for work permits).
Status restoration is only available to applicants who are physically in Canada at the time of application. If you have already departed Canada, you must apply for a new permit from outside the country.
You must still meet all the requirements of the permit category you are restoring — for example, remaining enrolled at a designated learning institution for a study permit, or maintaining a valid job offer for a work permit.
You must hold a valid passport that covers the requested period of restoration. If your passport has expired, it must be renewed before submitting your restoration application.
Time is critical. We act quickly to protect your status — every step is managed by a licensed RCIC regulated by the CICC.
We assess your situation immediately: expiry date, type of permit, activities since expiry, days remaining in the 90-day window, and overall eligibility. We advise on the best strategy for your specific case.
Same-day availableWe compile your complete restoration package: form IMM 5624, valid passport copy, expired permit copy, proof of compliance, bank statements, enrollment or employment records, and a detailed explanation letter.
Thorough preparationWe submit your application online through the IRCC Secure Account, ensuring all documents are complete and correctly formatted. The $229 CAD government fee is paid at this stage. We provide you with the application number immediately.
Online filingWe monitor your application status and respond promptly to any requests for additional information from IRCC. We keep you informed throughout until a final decision is received — typically 4–8 weeks.
Until approvalA complete, well-organized application is critical to a successful restoration. We guide you through preparing and verifying every document before submission.
Book an urgent consultation with Mohamed Rachid Trissia, RCIC — CICC-regulated consultant. We are available for same-day appointments when your deadline is near.
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