Extend Work Permit or Restore Status in Canada
Are you currently working in Canada and your permit is about to expire? Or has your legal status already expired? Don’t worry — there are options. In 2025, IRCC has made it easier and faster to apply for work permit extensions and restore your status if you act on time.
In this blog, CanadaImmigrationWorld explains the exact steps to extend your work permit or apply for restoration in 2025.
🔄 Who Needs to Extend a Work Permit?
You need to apply for an extension if:
- Your current employer-specific or open work permit is about to expire
- You want to change employers or job roles under a new LMIA or job offer
- You’re on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and eligible for an extension or open work permit
🧭 Eligibility for Work Permit Extension in 2025
You must:
- Still be in Canada at the time of application
- Apply before your current status expires
- Have a valid job offer or LMIA (unless on an open work permit)
- Maintain legal status (restoration possible if expired within 90 days)
📋 Documents Required
- Valid passport
- Job offer letter or new LMIA (if applicable)
- Existing work permit
- Employer compliance letter (if required)
- Digital photo
- IMM 5710 form
- Proof of fees paid
🕒 Processing Time (2025)
- Online work permit extension: 60–90 days
- Restoration of status: 90–120 days
- Processing times may vary depending on case complexity
🛑 What If Your Status Has Expired?
If your status has expired within 90 days, you can apply for:
- Restoration of status + work permit
- You cannot work until you receive new approval
If more than 90 days have passed, you must leave Canada and apply from outside.
✅ How We Help
At CanadaImmigrationWorld, we:
- Check your eligibility
- Prepare strong applications
- Help switch employers or get LMIA
- File restoration & extension requests quickly
📞 Contact us today to avoid legal issues or loss of status.
