How to restore your status as a student in Canada ?

International students coming to Canada receive a study permit to study and work for limited hours in the country. But what happens once your status as a student expires?

How to restore your status as a student in Canada ?

International students coming to Canada receive a study permit to study and work for limited hours in the country. But what happens once your status as a student expires? If you wish to extend your stay, you will need to make an application for ‘Restoration of Status’ at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In this article, let’s discuss the reasons for losing a study permit and what you can do to restore the same.


Change visitor visa to study permit in Canada 2022

restore status student Canada

Before looking in to the reasons, let’s understand what’s a study permit?, and the value of it.

A study permit is a written authorization issued by an officer that allows international students to stay and study in Canada.

1.Reasons to lose your study permit in Canada

  • Your study permit expired before you applied for a new one.
  • The conditions were changed by you on your study permit such as
    • your DLI
    • type of study
    • location of study
    • time period of study
  • Study permit conditons were not followed or respected by you.

Visa rejected? We can help you!

2. How to restore your status as a student in Canada?

If you wish to obtain a new study permit, you must:

  • submit your application within 90 days of losing your status
  • explain all of the facts and circumstances that prevented you from complying with the conditions of your permit
  • keep meeting the requirements for your stay
  • meet all the remaining conditions listed on your permit
  • please explain the reason why you did not extend your status before its expiration, and
  • pay your fees

3. How much does it cost to restore status in Canada?

The total fees to restore the study permit in Canada will be 350 CAD; this includes the price for restoration ($200) and a new study permit ($150). Also, while waiting on your application, you may not continue to attend school or work until your status has been restored and a new work or study permit has been issued. If you wish to get professional help to restore your study permit, contact AdmissionHub today for further information.


Apply now

About Canada Admission Hub

Admission Hub is one of the largest International Student Immigration Firm based in Toronto & Vancouver. Currently, it operates in the following markets: Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Europe, Vietnam, and India. Our parent company CVH Immigration Ltd. Admission Hub is helping and supporting International Students around the world to Study, Work, and Immigrate to Canada. We are proud to partner with over +150 Canadian Institutions. If you want help with your Study Visa application, the first step is to BOOK A CONSULTATION with Admission Hub’s Consultant, share your background and our consultant will reach out to provide you with as much assistance as possible.
Play Video

Related Posts

We have a team of experts who speak over 13 languages

We understand the challenges and needs of international students, and we can communicate with you in your preferred language. We can guide you through every step of the process, from choosing the right college, applying for admission, obtaining a study permit, extending or changing your visa status, to settling in Canada.

Scroll to Top