谁有资格申请恢复
在过去 90 天内失去身份的访客、工作者和学生可申请恢复。您必须仍符合所申请许可类别的条件，恢复审理期间不得工作或学习。
费用与时间
恢复身份政府费用为 $239.75，外加底层许可费用。处理时间通常为 90–180 天。IRCC 审理期间您可合法留在加拿大。
不适合恢复的情况
若失去身份超过 90 天，则无法申请恢复，须出境后从境外重新申请。免费评估时我们会明确告知恢复是否可行，或离境重申是否为更稳妥路径。
常见问题
恢复期间可以继续工作吗？
不可以。工签到期后必须立即停止工作，即便已提交恢复申请。继续工作会形成新的不合规问题，使案件更复杂。
如果已是第 95 天怎么办？
90 天后无法申请恢复。我们会评估是否需要境外重新申请，或在极个别情况下办理 ARC（返加授权）。
恢复会影响未来申请吗？
成功恢复后身份合法，间断会记录但不会被追究。若反复出现不合规，则会影响日后官员的酌情判断。
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Quick answer
How does status restoration work in Canada?
Status restoration is a formal application to regain expired visitor, worker or student status. It must be filed within 90 days of losing status, while the applicant remains in Canada and still meets the original permit conditions. Both the restoration fee and the permit fee apply. Work and study are prohibited until Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issues the new permit.
Quick summary
Restoration reinstates temporary resident status after expiry. Eligibility requires filing within 90 days, remaining in Canada, and continuing to meet the requirements of the permit being restored. Applicants may not work or study while the application is pending. Approval is discretionary, and a clear explanation of the reason for the lapse strengthens the application. After 90 days, restoration is unavailable. Careful preparation matters because a refusal leaves the applicant without status and expected to leave Canada.
Key takeaways
- Restoration must be requested within 90 days of losing status.
- The applicant must be physically in Canada to apply.
- Work and study are not permitted while restoration is pending.
- Restoration requires both a restoration fee and the underlying permit fee.
- The applicant must still meet the requirements of the original permit.
- Restoration decisions are discretionary.
- A refusal leaves the applicant without status and expected to leave Canada.
Frequently asked questions
- What evidence supports a restoration application?
- A written explanation of why status lapsed, evidence that the original permit requirements are still met, proof of funds, and any documents showing the lapse was inadvertent.
- How long does restoration processing take?
- Processing varies by permit type and is published by IRCC. Applicants remain unable to work or study for the entire processing period.
- Can restoration be applied for twice?
- A further restoration is possible only if status was validly regained and lost again, and repeated lapses weigh against a discretionary approval.
Key terms explained
- 90-day window
- The period after losing temporary resident status during which a restoration application may still be filed. After it closes, you must apply from outside Canada.
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Last reviewed on August 3, 2026 by a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) at CAN-MIGRATE.
Official reference: IRCC — Restore your status
This page is general information, not legal advice. Program rules change — confirm details with IRCC or book a consultation before you apply.
Requirements marked as official reflect published IRCC guidance. Recommendations reflect our RCIC team's professional judgement. Explanations are editorial context and are not legal advice.
We re-review this page when:
- IRCC changes program requirements
- Processing times change significantly