Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)

A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) may allow a foreign national who is inadmissible to Canada or does not meet certain requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to enter or remain in Canada temporarily when there is a sufficiently compelling reason.

A TRP is not the same as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) and it does not permanently remove the underlying inadmissibility or non-compliance. It is a discretionary permit issued where an officer determines that the person’s need to enter or remain in Canada outweighs the relevant risks. Approval is never automatic.

Anka Canada Immigration Consulting assists applicants with assessing whether a TRP may be appropriate, reviewing the underlying immigration issue and preparing submissions explaining why temporary entry or continued stay should be considered.

Services are provided by Volkan Sacilik, RCIC-IRB, CICC Licence No. R1042981.

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When May a Temporary Resident Permit Be Considered?

A TRP may be relevant where a foreign national is inadmissible or has failed to comply with certain Canadian immigration requirements but has a compelling reason to enter or remain in Canada temporarily.

Examples of issues that may lead to TRP consideration can include:

• certain criminal inadmissibility situations;

• immigration non-compliance;

• overstaying authorized status;

• unauthorized work or study;

• certain misrepresentation-related circumstances;

• medical or other admissibility concerns;

• other situations where the person does not meet the requirements of Canadian immigration law.

The existence of an inadmissibility issue does not itself justify a TRP. The applicant must also explain why their temporary need to enter or remain in Canada is compelling enough to warrant an exception.

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How Is a TRP Assessed?

TRP decisions are discretionary and highly dependent on the circumstances of the individual case.

An officer may consider factors such as:

• the nature and seriousness of the inadmissibility or non-compliance;

• why the person needs to enter or remain in Canada;

• how long they need to stay;

• whether the underlying issue can be resolved in another way;

• the risks associated with allowing the person to enter or remain;

• the supporting evidence provided.

The central question is generally whether the person’s need to enter or stay in Canada outweighs the health or safety risks to Canadian society associated with their circumstances.

For applicants outside Canada who require a visa, TRP consideration may generally be requested as part of the related visitor visa, study permit or work permit application rather than through a separate standalone application.

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What Does a TRP Allow — and What Does It Not Do?

A TRP gives the holder temporary resident status for the period authorized by the officer. A permit can be issued for up to three years, may be cancelled and normally ceases to be valid when the holder leaves Canada unless re-entry is specifically authorized.

A TRP does not:

• permanently overcome inadmissibility;

• erase the underlying immigration problem;

• automatically provide authorization to work or study;

• guarantee that another TRP will be issued later.

A TRP holder whose permit is valid for at least six months may be eligible to apply from within Canada for a work permit or study permit.

It is also important to distinguish TRP applications from ordinary temporary-status extensions. TRP applicants do not benefit from maintained status while waiting for an initial or subsequent TRP decision.

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How Anka Canada Immigration Consulting Can Assist

Anka can review the applicant’s immigration history, the reason for inadmissibility or non-compliance and the circumstances creating the need to enter or remain in Canada.

Where a TRP may be appropriate, we can prepare the application or TRP request together with supporting documentation and representative submissions addressing:

• the underlying immigration issue;

• the applicant’s compelling reasons;

• relevant personal and immigration circumstances;

• why temporary entry or continued stay should be considered.

The objective is to present a clear and evidence-based explanation of both the immigration problem and the circumstances supporting discretionary relief.

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Important Information

Temporary Resident Permits are discretionary and are generally reserved for situations where compelling circumstances justify temporary entry or continued stay despite an immigration barrier.

This page provides general information only and does not guarantee that a TRP will be issued or that the underlying inadmissibility or non-compliance will be resolved.