Status Restoration Eligibility Canada 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does the 90-day clock start on the expiry date or the day after?

IRCC treats the day after expiry as day one of the overstay. If your permit expires on May 1, May 2 is day one and you must file the restoration application by July 30 (day 90). The calculator uses the reference date you provide to count overstay days directly.

Can I keep working while my restoration application is being processed?

No. Once your work permit expires, you lose authorization to work. Continuing to work after your permit expires (even during the 90-day window or while restoration is pending) is unauthorized work and will almost certainly disqualify you from restoration and harm future applications. Stop working the day your permit expires.

What documents do I need to file a restoration application?

Form IMM 5710 (restoration checkbox), a copy of your expired permit, a copy of your passport bio page and any pages with Canadian stamps, a written explanation of how you lost status and why restoration is warranted, fee payment receipt, and evidence that you still meet the class requirements (job offer or LMIA for workers, DLI letter for students, proof of funds for visitors). The calculator lists the specific documents based on your status type.

Does restoration restore my original expiry date?

No. If IRCC approves your restoration application, they issue you a new temporary resident document with a new expiry date, typically the same length as your original permit (or the remaining period on an underlying document like a job offer). It is not a continuation of the old permit.

What if I was supposed to extend my status but missed the deadline?

A missed extension deadline is the most common reason for losing status and is exactly what restoration was designed to address. As long as you file the restoration application within 90 days and still meet the original class requirements, a simple timing miss is typically curable. The calculator will show you eligible if your overstay is under 90 days and no other triggers apply.

How does this calculator work?

Select the type of temporary status you are trying to restore (visitor, worker, or student) and enter the date your status expired (the date on your permit or visitor record, not your entry date). The calculator counts your overstay days against a reference date and flags other loss-of-status triggers such as unauthorized work or study, breached conditions, or admissibility issues, which disqualify most applications even within the window. It reports whether you are eligible, how many days remain in the 90-day window, the IRCC restoration fee ($229.77), and the documents to include with Form IMM 5710.