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An Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) is required for individuals previously subject to a deportation order, or an exclusion order within its applicable bar period, who wish to return to Canada before that bar would otherwise expire.
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An Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) is required for individuals previously subject to a deportation order, or an exclusion order within its applicable bar period, who wish to return to Canada before that bar would otherwise expire.
Key figures at a glance
Source sequence preservedApplication timeline Sequence and requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prior order | ARC requirement |
| Deportation order | Always required to return, regardless of time elapsed |
| Exclusion order (within bar period) | Required to return before the bar period expires |
| Exclusion order (bar period expired) | Generally not required, though other admissibility factors may still apply |
Generally, a clear explanation of the circumstances of the original order, evidence of changed circumstances or rehabilitation where relevant, and the purpose of the intended return.
Yes — in many cases, an ARC application is filed together with the visa or permit application for the intended trip, though this should be confirmed against current process requirements.
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