Restore Your Status in Canada
Regain your legal status within 90 days of expiry. Act quickly to restore your visitor, student, or worker status in Canada.
وقت المعالجة
10 months (300 days) - You must wait in Canada during processing without work/study authorization
الرسوم الحكومية
$246.25-$401.25 CAD ($246.25 restoration fee; add $150 study permit or $155 work permit, nothing extra for visitor)
رسوم القياسات البيومترية
$85 CAD (if required)
التكلفة الاجمالية
$331.25-$486.25 CAD (if biometrics required)
حول Status Restoration
Status restoration allows foreign nationals who have lost their temporary resident status in Canada to regain legal status within 90 days of their status expiry. If your visitor status, study permit, or work permit expired before you applied for an extension, you're out of status and must either leave Canada immediately or apply for restoration.
You have exactly 90 days from the date your status expired to apply for restoration. During this 90-day period, you do not have legal status in Canada - you cannot study, work, or legally remain in Canada, but you can apply to fix the situation. If you apply for restoration within this window, you may be allowed to remain in Canada while IRCC processes your application.
Restoration requires paying both the fee for the status you are restoring and a $246.25 restoration fee. The application process is similar to a regular extension but requires additional documentation explaining why your status lapsed. It's crucial to understand that restoration is not guaranteed - IRCC will assess whether you meet all requirements and whether there were reasonable circumstances for your status lapse. Acting quickly and providing thorough documentation is essential for success.
المواعيد الهامة
- You MUST submit your restoration application within 90 days of your status expiry - this is a hard deadline
- Provide biometrics within 30 days if you receive an instruction letter
- After 90 days from status expiry, restoration is no longer possible and you must leave Canada
- Respond to any IRCC document requests immediately to avoid refusal
- If restoration is refused, you must leave Canada immediately to avoid deportation
استشارة متخصصة للتمديد
غير متاكد من اهليتك للتمديد؟ مستشارونا المرخصون RCIC سيراجعون وضعك ويرشدونك.
احجز استشارة متخصصةمعلومات الطلب الاصليرخصة RCIC: R515110
متطلبات الاهلية
يجب ان تستوفي هذه المتطلبات للتأهل للحصول على Status Restoration.
Your temporary resident status (visitor, student, or worker) expired within the last 90 days
You had valid temporary resident status immediately before it expired
You continue to meet the initial requirements for that status type
You did not work or study without authorization after your status expired
You have not been asked to leave Canada by IRCC or CBSA
You can demonstrate reasonable circumstances for why your status lapsed
الوثائق المطلوبة
اجمع هذه الوثائق قبل البدء في طلب التمديد.
عملية التقديم خطوة بخطوة
اتبع هذه الخطوات لتمديد وضعك في كندا بنجاح.
Calculate Your Deadline Immediately
Determine the exact date your status expired and count 90 days from that date. This is your absolute deadline to submit a restoration application. Mark this date clearly and plan to submit several days before to account for any technical issues.
Stop All Unauthorized Activities
Immediately cease any work or study activities if you were on a work or study permit. From the date your status expired, you have no authorization to work or study, and continuing these activities can result in your restoration being refused and future immigration consequences.
Prepare a Detailed Explanation Letter
Write a detailed letter explaining exactly how and why your status lapsed. Include specific dates, circumstances beyond your control if applicable, and demonstrate your intention to maintain legal status. Be honest and take responsibility while explaining mitigating factors.
Gather All Required Documents for Your Status Type
Collect all documents needed to extend or restore your specific status type - whether visitor, student, or worker. This includes proof of funds, school enrollment letters, job offers, LMIA documents, or other status-specific requirements.
Complete the Restoration Application Online
Access your IRCC secure account and complete the appropriate application form for restoration. Select the restoration option and provide all required information about your expired status and current situation.
Pay All Required Fees
Pay the $246.25 restoration fee plus the applicable fee for the status you're applying for. IRCC bundles these as $246.25 total to restore as a visitor, $396.25 to restore as a student ($246.25 + $150 study permit), or $401.25 to restore as a worker ($246.25 + $155 work permit). Also pay the $85 biometrics fee if required.
Submit and Maintain Documentation of Status
Submit your complete application with all supporting documents before the 90-day deadline. Print and keep your submission confirmation. While waiting for a decision, you cannot work or study, but you can remain in Canada if you applied within the 90-day window.
اخطاء يجب تجنبها
تعلم من تجارب الاخرين وتجنب هذه الاخطاء الشائعة عند التقديم للتمديد.
نصيحة احترافية
اعمل مع مستشار RCIC مرخص لتجنب هذه الاخطاء الشائعة. مستشارونا ساعدوا الاف الاشخاص على تمديد وضعهم بنجاح. نراجع طلبك قبل التقديم للتحقق من الاخطاء وتعظيم فرص القبول.
رسوم التمديد
الرسوم الحكومية لطلبات Status Restoration.
الرسوم قابلة للتغيير. تحقق من موقع IRCC للاطلاع على الاسعار الحالية.
الاسئلة المتكررة
اسئلة شائعة حول Status Restoration
What exactly happens when my status expires in Canada?
Can I work or study while my restoration application is being processed?
Should I apply for restoration or just leave Canada and reapply?
What happens if my restoration application is refused?
Can I leave Canada while my restoration application is being processed?
انواع التمديد الاخرى
Study Permit Extension
About 2 months (60 days per IRCC, October 1, 2026) inland - Apply at least 30 days before expiry
Continue your educational journey with a smooth study permit extension. Apply at least 3 months before your current permit expires.
Visitor Visa Extension
Approximately 385 days, about 12.5 months (IRCC, October 1, 2026) - Apply well in advance
To extend a visitor visa, you apply for a visitor record from inside Canada. Apply at least 30 days before your authorized stay expires.
Work Permit Extension
About 3.5 months (108 days per IRCC, October 1, 2026) inland - IRCC says apply at least 30 days before expiry; we recommend 4 months
Continue your Canadian employment with a work permit extension. Apply at least 4 months before your current permit expires.
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