Eligibility

A temporary resident permit (TRP) may be issued to a foreign national who, in the opinion of an officer, is inadmissible, or who does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)

The TRP is always issued at the discretion of the delegated authority and may be canceled at any time. The delegated authority determines if the individual’s purpose for entering Canada balances Canada’s social, humanitarian and economic commitments to the health and security of Canadians, per the objectives of the IRPA.

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In addition, an officer may consider the following:

• the need for the foreign national to enter or remain in Canada is compelling

• whether the need for the foreign national’s presence in Canada outweighs any risk to Canadians or Canadian society

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Document Checklist

• Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Visitor or Temporary Resident Permit Holder (IMM5708)

• Proof of Payment

• Photocopies of Passport pages

• Photocopies of your travel or identity document

• Photocopy of your current immigration document (if applicable)

• Staple two recent passport-size photographs of yourself and each family member in Canada to the top of the front page of the application (do not us glue). Print the name and date of birth of the person on the back of each photograph.

• Photocopy of your Marriage License or Certificate (if applicable)

• Proof of means support

• Photocopy of documents relating to criminal convictions

• Evidence of any action taken to resolve your inadmissibility

 

Processing Time

5 Weeks