An Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) is a formal request for permission to return to Canada after being deported, excluded, or removed. If this application approve you may re-enter Canada.
Who can Apply?
- A Departure Order and did not leave Canada within 30 days
- An Exclusion Order and the 12-month ban have not yet expired
- A Deportation Order (ARC is always required)
Who cannot Apply?
- You left Canada within the required timeframe under a Departure Order.
- Your Exclusion Order has expired, and you have proof of compliance.
Key Factors Considered
In most cases, ARC is not a stand-alone application. You must submit it alongside another immigration application, such as:
- A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
- A Work or Study Permit
- A Permanent Residence application
Having strategic guidance through the process, may help you return to
Canada without delays.