⚖ Special help
Status
restoration
Your visa or permit has expired, but you’re still in Canada. You have up to 90 days to fix this — and we can help. We handle the full restoration application quickly, clearly, and in the language you’re comfortable with.
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தமிழ்
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English
Consultation
Free
Government fee only Government fees apply separately. We explain all costs upfront — no surprises.mdash; our service fee is separate. We quote both upfront, no surprises.
Window to apply
Within 90 days
Processing time
4 – 20 weeks
Govt. fee only
CAD $200 – $400
Type
In-Canada restoration
Applied to
IRCC online portal
✅ Who can apply for status restoration
✓
People whose visitor visa, study permit, or work permit expired while they were still in Canada✓
People who violated a condition of their permit (e.g. worked without authorisation, or studied on a visitor visa) and want to return to legal status✓
Students whose study permit lapsed because they missed the extension deadline✓
Workers whose work permit expired and who need to restore status to continue working legally!
You must apply within 90 days of the date your status expired — no exceptions✕
You cannot restore status if you have received a removal order, or if you are a refugee claimant — book a consultation and we’ll assess your specific situation📌 What you can and cannot do while out of status
| Activity | While out of status | After restoration filed |
|---|---|---|
| Stay in Canada | Risky | Yes, while pending |
| Study at a DLI | No | No (until approved) |
| Work | No | No (until approved) |
| Travel outside Canada | Do not leave | Do not leave |
| Access health care | Varies by province | Varies by province |
ⓘ Do not leave Canada while your restoration is pending. Leaving before approval means you abandon your application and lose the right to re-enter on the same status. We will advise you throughout.
🎁 What we do for you
Full case assessment
We review your history, identify the exact cause of status loss, and advise on the strongest approach
Full form preparation
We complete all IRCC forms accurately — restoration applications require detailed explanations
Explanation letter
A clear, honest letter explaining why your status lapsed and why restoration should be granted
Document review
Every document checked before submission — restoration applications face extra scrutiny
Updates until decision
Regular progress updates — you’ll never be left wondering what’s happening
Guidance on restrictions
We explain exactly what you can and cannot do while waiting for your restoration decision
🚨 Time-sensitive
90-day window
You must apply for restoration within 90 days of your status expiring. After that, this option is no longer available inside Canada.
Not sure how many days you have left?
Tell us your permit expiry date and we’ll calculate your window and tell you what to do — right now.
Our office
Documents reviewed before every submission
Sinhala, Tamil & English support
Toronto office · Remote worldwide
Regular updates on your case