If you’re inadmissible in Canada for criminal, health, financial, or any other reason, you may be able to move to the country with a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP).
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A temporary resident permit to Canada is a document that allows you to enter the country and stay temporarily.
This document is issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada when you have been declared inadmissible or failed to meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act or Regulations.
You can become inadmissible to Canada due to past criminal records, security reasons, financial reasons, health issues, misrepresentation in your past immigration application, or inadmissible family members.
Therefore, you must have a valid reason to move to Canada to be eligible. Also, you must prove that the need for your visit to Canada exceeds the safety and health risks to Canadian society.
For example, an immigration officer can grant you a TRP if your trip is work-related and your presence in the country benefits Canada and its citizens.
Hence, Canadian Border Service officers will decide if or not to approve your TRP based on their risks and benefits analysis. And if approved, you must leave upon the expiry of your temporary residence.
There are various causes of your inadmissibility to Canada, including the following:
You may be barred from travelling to Canada on criminal grounds. That prevents you from entering the country as a worker, student, or visitor. Inadmissibility also denies you the chance to obtain permanent residence or maintain your PR status.
There are various forms of crimes that lead to your inadmissibility, but the major ones include the following:
The security-related issues that can render you inadmissible include:
If you have a history of violating human or international rights, you may find it difficult to enter Canada. Such incidences include:
Inadmissibility can result from medical conditions that:
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What Is Non-Compliance?
Non-compliance is the direct or indirect failure to meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act or Regulations. It’s one of the grounds upon which you may become inadmissible to Canada.
For example, you may be considered non-compliant if you:
Fortunately, you may be eligible to immigrate to Canada with a temporary resident permit if your cause of inadmissibility is non-compliance.
The eligibility requirement of a TRP is inadmissibility and non-compliance with the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). However, you must prove the validity of the reason behind your travelling to the country despite your inadmissibility.
Additionally, your purpose for moving and staying in Canada must outweigh the safety and health hazards to Canadian society. An immigration or border services officer is responsible for the approval of your TRP. The justification for the visit is necessary even if the cause of your inadmissibility seems negligible.
Some of the justifiable reasons may include:
And you must meet the following criteria as a holder of the temporary resident permit:
Your authorised period of stay defines your TRP’s validity. For example, if work assignment is the reason you’re moving to Canada, the TRP expires at the end of your working duration.
Moreover, if you have family members accompanying you to Canada, they’re considered inadmissible. Hence, you’ll require a TRP for each. And, they’ll only be given a TRP if the immigration or border services officer finds it necessary for the entire family to move to Canada.
You apply for an initial Temporary Residence Permit in either of the two available application models. That depends on whether you’re applying from a visa-exempt or visa-required country.
For the visa-exempt country model, you may get a TRP if the Canadian government declines your initial Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) application.
On the other hand, your region or country’s visa application centre (VAC) may have set apart forms for temporary residence permits only. In such a case, you must send your application to your nearest VAC by courier or mail.
For the visa-required country model, you must apply a visitor visa and a TRP. Additionally, you must provide documents to support the reason for your inadmissibility to Canada and what justifies your entry to the country.
The supporting documents include:
Moreover, you’ll have to submit your TRP application together with the Canadian visa application to your local Canadian visa office. Also, the office may want to assess your resident permit application by taking you through an interview.
Call us at 03301 222 991 for more information about the initial Canada temporary resident permit application and supporting documents collecting.
What Are the Chargeable TRP Fees?
The chargeable temporary residence permit application fee is CAN$200 per permit. That translates to $142.
If biometric information submission is part of your application, you must pay an extra CAN$85. Also, if your application is from a visa-required country, you must pay another CAN$100 for the visitor visa application.
You may also pay for other services throughout your TRP application process. And even if your application is rejected, you won’t get a refund for the TRP payment.
How Long Does It Take to Process a TRP?
Typically, it takes about 4 months to process a temporary residence permit application. However, depending on your application point, staffing, and the current TRP demand, the duration may be longer.
Since you apply to a Canadian Processing Centre or Canadian Port of Entry, the 4 months duration applies to the former. For the latter, it’ll only take an hour for the border immigration officer to process your TRP application.
Yes, you can apply for another TRP after the first one if you want to extend your stay in Canada. If you have your family in the country with you, each member must also get a new TRP when you are getting yours.
But, you must apply for the second TRP before the expiry of the first one. Even so, the Canadian government doesn’t guarantee that your other TRP application will be processed before the expiry of the first one or even be approved.
Some of the circumstances that may lead to your ineligibility for another TRPÂ include:
You’ll be assessed on several things when applying for another TRP, including the following:
Additionally, the Canadian government may require you to resolve your inadmissibility or non-compliance matter. Alternatively, you may have to prove that you have already taken action on the same.
Note that your second TRP application may be rejected if leaving Canada can solve your inadmissibility or non-compliance. It may also be refused for your failure to resolve the matter.
For any queries about your eligibility for a second TRP, contact our specialist immigration lawyers. They’ll offer professional advice and help you in the application process.
The appropriate time to apply for another TRP is before the expiry of your initial one. But, the immigration office doesn’t guarantee that the second one will be ready before the expiry date.
Note that if your current TRP expires, the office won’t extend your temporary resident status. Consequently, you must make arrangements to leave Canada before the ‘Expiry Date of your first TRP.
Also, ensure that there’s adequate time before the expiry of your passport when applying for another TRP. Hence, there should be time enough to allow for:
Yes, you need to provide several documents for your application for another TRP. And if you’re in the company of your family, each member must also provide theirs. They include:
You apply for another TRP by filling out the relevant application form and paying fees similar to the initial permits.
Form filling involves keying in the correct details and including the supporting documents in line with the Document Checklist. Then, you can pay the required fees and submit your application to Canadian Case Processing by posting it.
Remember to include your family members’ applications in the same envelope as yours.
After submitting your second TRP application, you’ll receive a letter explaining your next course of action. And the Case Processing Centre may refer your application to a local office.
The office will then contact you for clarification or to provide further information. The process may take up to 3 months. Upon gathering all the information they need from you, they’ll finalise the TRP processing, but they may also interview you.
Once your local office completes the TRP processing, they’ll inform you of their decision by mail. And if your application is successful, you’ll receive a new TRP. You can then extend your stay up to the expiry of your second permit.
On the other hand, if the processing office rejects your second TRP application, it lets you know this decision too. Consequently, you must leave Canada upon the expiry of your current TRP. And if it’s already expired, you must leave the country once your receive the application’s rejection notification.
However, if your application’s refusal is due to incompleteness, you’ll have a chance to reapply. But, you must start the application process afresh. Your TRP application is deemed incomplete due to:
Note that you won’t receive a refund for your incomplete TRP application.
A Canada Temporary Resident Permit is an excellent route to immigrate to the country if you’re inadmissible to Canada or non-compliant with the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
Therefore, it’s essential to have your initial TRP approved without any obstacles. Thus, you need to know your eligibility status, the requirements, and how to apply successfully.
Thankfully, we’re here to walk with you every step of the way! Our professional immigration lawyers will help you and your family fit the eligibility criteria and provide the relevant information you need for a successful first-round application for your TRP.