You must apply to restore your status within 90 days of the loss of your status. If more than 90 days have passed since the expiration of your status, you will not be eligible for restoration and must leave Canada and reapply for a work permit from outside Canada.

**Documents Needed**

To apply to restore your status within the 90-day timeframe, you must gather the following required documents:

1. **Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay (IMM 5710)**: Complete this application, but be sure to check "Restore my status as a worker" in section 3. Include a separate page detailing at length the reasons for which you remained in Canada for longer than permitted.

2. **Employer-Specific Documents**: Your employer must provide you with a copy of your Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and job offer letter for an employer-specific work permit, or an Offer of Employment number and job offer copy for an LMIA-exempt work permit.

3. **Personal Identification and Status Documents**: Include clear scans of the identification pages of your valid passport and current or previous work permits, study permits, or visitor records.

4. **Proof of Payment**: You need to pay the restoration fee ($239.75), work permit processing fee ($155), open work permit holder fee ($100, if applicable), and biometrics fee ($85, if needed). Include proof of payment of all the applicable fees with your application.

5. **Explanation Letter (if applicable)**: If you lost status due to a failure to meet a condition of a permit, you must enclose a letter that fully explains why you were not in compliance.

  

**Submitting Your Application**

 

Gathering all necessary documents is essential for a complete and successful restoration application. Incomplete applications may be delayed, returned, or refused. By carefully compiling all required documents and submitting your application promptly within the 90-day window, you increase your chances of successfully restoring your status and maintaining your legal right to work in Canada.

Remember, if more than 90 days have passed since your status expired, you will need to leave Canada and reapply for a work permit from outside the country. Timely action is crucial in the restoration process to ensure the best possible outcome for your situation.

For any help with your application reach out to us @ www.tmsimmigration.com

Source:https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/restore.html#lose-status