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If you ran out of temporary permit to stay in Canada, don’t worry, you can still do something to get a new permit thanks to the section of 182 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, which states that any visitor or worker and a student that loses their status can reinstate or restore their status.

Eligibility requirements for restoration status in Canada

The applicant must:

  • The applicant must be applying within 90 days of having lost their status.
  • You must qualify the basic requirements for the stay.
  • Must not fail to comply with any else conditions.
  • Must meet the requirements for the category under which they will be applying
  • The reason of status running out should be either one of it:
    • Paragraph R185(a)
      The period authorized for their stay.
    • Subparagraphs R185(b)(i) to (iii)The work that they are permitted to engage in, or are prohibited from engaging in, in Canada, including the
      • type of work,
      • employer, and
      • Location of work.
    • Paragraph R185(c)The studies that they are permitted to engage in, or are prohibited from engaging in, in Canada, including the
      • type of studies or course,
      • educational institution,
      • location of the studies

Please remember that these are just some of the many requirements, to know the entire list, contact us on the number below!

Some important things to remember

Irrespective of the status of the applicant, the immigration office is going to recognize the person’s restoration and as it is being processed, the applicant is not allowed to work and attend school.

Another thing with this one is that you cannot be granted restoration at the port of entry.  Everyone that fails to comply under these conditions are going to have to apply for their restoration status. Once they leave, the applicants are required to seek for a new entry upon their return on the country.