Temporary Residence
Visiting, Studying or Working in Canada? Your Status Matters.
Professional assistance with temporary status in Canada — including visitor visas, Super Visa matters, study permits, work permits, extensions and restoration of status.
Find the Right Starting Point
Every situation is different. Choose the area closest to yours, or book a consultation and we will help you work it out together.
Visitor Visa
Planning to visit family, attend an important event or spend time in Canada? We provide professional assistance with visitor visa applications.
Explore Visitor Visas →Super Visa
Guidance on Super Visa matters for families who wish to be together in Canada for longer visits.
Explore Super Visa →Study Permit
Study permit applications and status matters for prospective and current international students.
Explore Study Permits →Work Permit
Understand the immigration requirements for working in Canada, relevant to your situation.
Explore Work Permits →Extensions
Eligible extensions of visitor, study or work status — best discussed well before your status ends.
Explore Extensions → Time-sensitiveRestoration of Status
If your temporary status has expired, options may still exist in some circumstances. Time limits can apply, so it is important to seek guidance promptly.
Request a Status Review →When Does Your Status End?
Enter the expiry date shown on your permit or visitor record to see how much time you have. Nothing you enter is saved or sent anywhere.
A planning aid only — not an immigration assessment. Please confirm your exact status and deadlines with a professional.
Which One Is Closest to Your Situation?
| Service | Often relevant when… | Talk to us about |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Visa | You want to visit family, attend an event or spend time in Canada | Application preparation |
| Super Visa | Family members wish to be with you in Canada for longer visits | Super Visa matters |
| Study Permit | You plan to study, or are studying, in Canada | Applications and student status |
| Work Permit | You need authorization to work in Canada | Requirements for your situation |
| Extensions | Your current status is approaching its end | Timing and eligibility |
| Restoration of Status | Your status has already expired | Available options, promptly |
Common Questions
In some circumstances, eligible visitors, students and workers may be able to apply to extend their status. Whether this is possible depends on your individual situation, so it is best to discuss it well before your current status ends.
Restoration of status may be an option in some circumstances, but time limits can apply. If your status has ended, we recommend seeking guidance as soon as possible.
A refusal does not always mean your journey is over. We can review your previous application, identify potential concerns and discuss available options. See our Refusals & Complex Cases service.
Yes. We serve clients from our London, Ontario office and remotely across Canada and internationally.
Thinking Beyond Temporary Status?
For some people, temporary status is one step in a longer plan for life in Canada. We can help you see the bigger picture.
Start With a Professional Immigration Consultation
You do not have to navigate every immigration question alone.
West Port Immigration Inc. • 630 Wharncliffe Rd S, London, Ontario N6J 2N7, Canada • CICC ID R513627
Information on this website is general and not individualized immigration or legal advice. No outcome can be guaranteed.