Restoration of a visitor visa

[Davidone]

Any ideas of processing time for a restoration of a visitor visa, roughly?

Thanks in advance

 

[scylla]

Any ideas of processing time for a restoration of a visitor visa, roughly?

Thanks in advance

Typically 3-4 months.

 

[Davidone]

Typically 3-4 months.

Why that long?

 

[scylla]

Why that long?

Not sure exactly.

Possibly because these applications are for situation where someone has lost their status in Canada and IRCC completes longer assessments to determine if their status should be restored or not.

Shorter processing times are possible as well. However I would make the assumption that it will be closer to the 3-4 month mark right now due to COVID-19.

 

[Davidone]

Not sure exactly.

Possibly because these applications are for situation where someone has lost their status in Canada and IRCC completes longer assessments to determine if their status should be restored or not.

Shorter processing times are possible as well. However I would make the assumption that it will be closer to the 3-4 month mark right now due to COVID-19.

I understand. So as of right now I should stay in the country until a decision will be made?

 

[scylla]

I understand. So as of right now I should stay in the country until a decision will be made?

Yes, you can stay in Canada until a decision is made in your restoration application.

 

[Davidone]

Yes, you can stay in Canada until a decision is made in your restoration application.

What happens if I leave and come back? Considering that I got on file a work permit to be validated.
Sorry for asking too many questions

 

[canuck_in_uk]

What happens if I leave and come back? Considering that I got on file a work permit to be validated.
Sorry for asking too many questions

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/restoration-status.html

Leaving Canada

Restoration of status cannot be granted at the port of entry.

If a foreign national leaves Canada, they will be deemed to be seeking a new entry on their return, and the previous non-compliance with imposed conditions may make them inadmissible to Canada as per section A41 and subsection A29(2).

Foreign nationals who have failed to comply with the conditions imposed under section R185 need to apply in Canada for restoration of their status or leave Canada immediately.

During the processing of a restoration application, should an officer determine that the foreign national has left Canada, the officer shall refuse the application as the foreign national is no longer eligible to apply for restoration. In this situation, processing fees are not refunded.

 

[kmychan]

@Davidone can you please update about your application? My partner is also in a very similar position.

 

[MathToStat]

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/restoration-status.html

Leaving Canada

Restoration of status cannot be granted at the port of entry.

If a foreign national leaves Canada, they will be deemed to be seeking a new entry on their return, and the previous non-compliance with imposed conditions may make them inadmissible to Canada as per section A41 and subsection A29(2).

Foreign nationals who have failed to comply with the conditions imposed under section R185 need to apply in Canada for restoration of their status or leave Canada immediately.

During the processing of a restoration application, should an officer determine that the foreign national has left Canada, the officer shall refuse the application as the foreign national is no longer eligible to apply for restoration. In this situation, processing fees are not refunded.

Hello canuck_in_uk,

I applied restoration of my visitor status last November and still have not heard any reply. I know the citation you make here and was wondering if I could leave around May if I still have not received any answer by then? The world is in a totally special situation and the laws that applied during normal times could be re-considered.

Thank you for your kind answer in advance!