If temporary status expires, the next step depends on how and when it was lost, any pending applications and your immigration history. Restoration is different from an ordinary extension and is available only when its conditions are met. Many cases involve a 90-day application window, but a deadline alone does not establish eligibility. Gather every permit and decision promptly so a qualified professional can assess the actual timeline and lawful options.
What to plan
- Reconstruct permit, submission and decision dates.
- Identify whether restoration may be available.
- Check immediate study and work restrictions.
- Prepare the complete history for an authorized professional.
The process, step by step.
This is the typical sequence to discuss when agreeing your service. The exact requirements depend on your circumstances and current instructions.
Establish when status was lost
Reconstruct permit expiry, submission and refusal dates using original records, and identify any urgent deadline requiring immediate professional attention.
Assess restoration eligibility
Have a qualified professional review the reason for status loss, compliance history and available restoration or other lawful options.
Prepare the appropriate request
If eligible, assemble the explanation and supporting application before the deadline, following the correct restoration process and fee requirements.
Observe restrictions while awaiting a decision
Do not assume filing restores work or study permission; follow the applicable restrictions and review the outcome promptly with your adviser.
What to prepare
These are starting points for a discussion. The official checklist and your circumstances determine the documents required for an application.
- All current and expired permits
- Application receipts, submissions and decisions
- Passport and entry records
- Chronology explaining how status was lost
Your questions, answered.
No. The deadline is only one condition. Eligibility depends on the circumstances of the loss of status and other requirements.
Generally it does not restore work authorization while pending. Have a qualified professional check any specific exception before working.
Check the official guidance
Research checked 13 October 2026. Program rules, intake, fees, and processing times can change. Use the current official instructions before making a decision.