just what an immigration lawyer said about restoration of status fee and this
Restoration of status
You may be able to restore your status as a visitor, student or worker within
90 days of losing it, if you lost it because:
- you stayed in Canada longer than the period authorized for your stay (but not longer than 90 days).
- you changed employers, location of employment, or type of work (occupation or level of responsibility) before getting a new work permit.
- you changed the type of studies, educational institutions, location of studies, or times and periods of studies without applying to change these conditions on your study permit if they were specified on your study permit.
You may still be eligible for restoration if you continue to meet the initial requirements for your stay and have not failed to comply with other conditions imposed.
If you wish to obtain a new study or work permit and restore your temporary resident status, you must
- submit your application within 90 days of losing your status
- provide full details of all the facts and circumstances that resulted in you committing the offence
- keep meeting the requirements for your stay
- meet all the conditions listed on your permit, and
- pay the restoration fee ($200)
Restoration applies to each family member who has lost his or her status. There is no guarantee that we will accept your application.
An officer will evaluate your request for restoration of status and if approved will process your application for a study or work permit. You will then be advised of any further action to be taken.