What to Know Before Switching Your Status or Applying for Restoration in Canada

If you are in Canada and your status is about to expire or has already expired you may be thinking: “I’ll just apply for a visitor record.” “I can restore my status later.” “I’m waiting for an ITA, so I just need more time.” Unfortunately, these assumptions are leading to a growing number of refused status extensions and restoration applications . In recent months, we have seen Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) take a much stricter approach  to temporary resident… 

If you are in Canada and your status is about to expire or has already expired you may be thinking: “I’ll just apply for a visitor record.” “I can restore my status later.” “I’m waiting for an ITA, so I just need more time.” Unfortunately, these assumptions are leading to a growing number of refused status extensions and restoration applications . In recent months, we have seen Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) take a much stricter approach  to temporary resident…