I applied for a restoration due to refusal of initial work permit application on January 16, 2015. Got refusal letter on march 27, 2015. On that same day I sent off my PR PNP application.(I had 90 days after MAR 27, 2015 to restore but didn't because I was waiting on file# from CIO in order to increase my chances of my next work permit application being approved. BIG RISK but luckily I received file number before the 90 days grace period which would have been on June 30, 2015 LONG GONE NOW). After receiving file # for my PR PNP application I then applied online for a restoration of status (as I needed to have status in order to apply for a work permit). I applied online on June 4, 2015 for restoration (by that time my PR PNP application was in processing), and on June 8 I received the restoration of status (PRETTY DARN FAST) and on June 11, 2015 I applied online for an open work permit because I now have past the first stage eligibility for PR. Still waiting for my Open work permit up to this point...
Restoration for me took 4 days! Anything else feel free to ask! I know the ins and out of the system and Can offer great advice to anyone who needs it!