If a person is inadmissible to Canada for any reason, there is an option to apply for a Temporary Resident Permit. This option gives them access to Canada for a specific period of time. It is an important fact to note that this article is not about Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) known as Canadian Visitors Visa. This article is about TRP and we would dive into details below.
What is Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
A Temporary Resident Permit is a document issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada that enables and allows people who are technically inadmissible to Canada to visit the country.
A TRP is only issued to people whose need and reason to come to Canada outweigh the risk of the person being in the country.
A TRP allows an individual to overcome their inadmissibility for a specified reason and for a specific period of time. The applicant is required to demonstrate there is a significant reason they must enter Canada.
Eligibility for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
To be eligible to apply for a temporary resident permit, your need must outweigh the risk of Canadian society determined by the immigration or border service officer. The Canadian border service officers determine which temporary resident permit application is approved.
They will have to compare the risk of the person’s entry to the benefits it will have on Canadian society. Therefore, it is up to the applicant to demonstrate that they are deserving of the temporary resident in Canada. A person who is criminally inadmissible to Canada is inadmissible for work, study, visitation purposes and is prohibited from submitting an application for Canadian permanent residence.
There are certain reasons that could get a person denied entry into Canada and require that they apply for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to be allowed:
- Security
- Criminality (even DUIs and DWIs)
- Human or international rights violations
- Health grounds
- Financial reasons
- Misrepresentation (of any kind)
- Non- compliance with IRPA
Application Procedure for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
Applying for a temporary resident permit requires that a person proves the reason for and importance of their entry or trip to Canada. The process of application varies depending on the country the person is applying from. The Canadian visa offices in each country will have the required information for applicants who seek a TRP.
Processing Time
The Canadian government encourages you to apply for a Temporary Resident Permit well in advance if you know that you require entry to Canada and that you are inadmissible. You can apply for a TRP at the Canadian Consulate in Los Angeles, or directly at the Port of Entry if you are traveling by land, air, or sea.
The place of submission of the temporary resident permit also affects the processing time. A TRP submitted at the port saves you a great deal of time, as an application can be processed on the spot. Alternatively, the processing time at a consular office can take anywhere from 4 – 6 months.
Fees
You must pay a fee of CAN$200 that covers the cost of processing your application for a temporary resident permit. This fee will not be refunded if the permit is denied at the border.
How Long Can You Stay in Canada With a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
A temporary resident permit allows you to stay in Canada for the length of your visit to the country. For example three weeks for a medical checkup. It is required or a must that you leave Canada by the expiry date of the permit, or get a new permit before your current temporary resident permit (TRP) expires.
It is also required that you know that the permit becomes invalid once you leave Canada unless you have specifically been authorized to leave and re-enter.
When a person receives a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) and is in Canada, they must adhere to and abide by certain conditions in order to remain in the country. They must respect and abide by all Canadian laws. For a person to work or study in Canada as a temporary resident, that person must also receive the proper permits in addition to the TRP.
