Staying in Canada longer than your authorized period as a visitor can have serious consequences for your immigration status. If you have overstayed your welcome, it’s important to take immediate action to restore your status as a visitor. Here’s what you need to know about restoring your status as a visitor in Canada.
The first step in restoring your status as a visitor is to understand the reasons why your status may have been lost. Common reasons for losing visitor status include staying in Canada longer than the authorized period, working or studying without proper authorization, or not meeting the conditions of your visa.
Once you have determined the reasons for your status loss, you can take steps to restore your status. The most common way to do this is by applying for a new visitor visa. You can apply for a new visitor visa by visiting the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website, or by visiting a CIC office in person. When applying for a new visitor visa, it is important to provide all necessary documentation and to be honest about your previous stay in Canada.
It’s important to note that if you have overstayed your visitor status, you may be barred from returning to Canada for a certain period of time. If this is the case, you may need to apply for a restoration of status from outside of Canada. To do this, you will need to visit a Canadian Visa Application Centre (CVAC) or a Canadian embassy or consulate. You will be required to submit all necessary documentation, including a restoration of status application, a valid passport, and any other required supporting documents.
It’s also important to note that if you have overstayed your visitor status, you may be barred from returning to Canada for a certain period of time. If this is the case, you may need to apply for a restoration of status from outside of Canada. To do this, you will need to visit a Canadian Visa Application Centre (CVAC) or a Canadian embassy or consulate. You will be required to submit all necessary documentation, including a restoration of status application, a valid passport, and any other required supporting documents.
It’s also important to check if you are eligible to apply for restoration of status by visiting CIC’s GCMS or Government Case Management System (GCMS) by log in to CIC login portal.
In conclusion, if you have overstayed your visitor status in Canada, it’s important to take immediate action to restore your status. The most common way to do this is by applying for a new visitor visa, but in some cases, you may need to apply for restoration of status from outside of Canada. Be sure to provide all necessary documentation, be honest about your previous stay in Canada and check your eligibility by visiting CICGCMS.
