Visitors, study and work permit holders in Canada affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have been given until the end of 2020 to restore their status.
A new public policy implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on July 14, 2020, will come as significant relief to many people in Canada with concerns over their status.
Instead of the usual 90-day window, former workers, students and visitors currently in Canada whose status expired after January 30 will now have until December 31 to apply for restoration.
They must meet the requirements for the type of status and authorization they are applying to restore.
The policy also covers former work permit holders applying for an employer-specific work permit to work while their application for restoration is processed.
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