Eligibility

If a temporary resident has lost their status or let their authorization to work or study expire, they may apply to restore that status 

The applicant must

• apply within 90 days of having lost their status

• meet the initial requirements for their stay

• remain in Canada until a decision is made

• have not failed to comply with any condition imposed automatically by regulation or by an officer , other than those stated below

• have lost their status only because they have failed to comply with any of the following conditions imposed by an officer:

• The period authorized for their stay.

• The work that they are permitted to engage in, or are prohibited from engaging in, in Canada, including the

• type of work

• employer

• location of work

• 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

• times and periods of the studies

• not be the subject of a declaration under subsection A22.1(1)

• continue to meet the requirements of a temporary resident and the requirements of the work or study permit, as applicable

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Document Checklist

• Student Change Condition (IMM5709), or Visitor Change Condition (IMM5708), or Worker Change Condition (IMM5710)

• Proof of Payment

• PHOTOCOPIES of passport pages

• PHOTOCOPIES of your travel or identity document

• PHOTOCOPY of your current immigration document (if you have one)

• Proof of Funds

• Explanation Letter

• Two Photo meeting the requirements of the Visa application photograph specifications, link. On the back of the two photos, write your name and date of birth.

 

Processing Time

N/A