Temporary Resident Permit

Temporary Resident Permit

A Temporary Resident Permit is a document/authorization that allows those who are inadmissible to Canada or otherwise have not complied with the Canadian immigration laws a temporary entry or stay. 

A Temporary Resident Permit is an exceptional discretionary measure, and therefore, to be granted it must be justified in the circumstances. Those circumstances should overweight the reasons on which a person was found or is inadmissible or in non-compliance.

Temporary Resident Permit: Eligibility Requirements

• Inadmissibility or Non-Compliance: Various grounds for inadmissibility, such as medical, financial, criminal, security, human or international rights violations, and misrepresentation, must be overcome for a person to be granted entry or stay in Canada. Any non-compliance with Canadian immigration legislation may also justify a request for an exception. Those who were refused a visa but are admissible to Canada are not eligible to apply for a Temporary Resident Permit. Only persons who are inadmissible may use this measure.‍
• Circumstances Justifying an Exception: Whether applying for an initial Temporary Resident Permit or an extension, circumstances must justify the issuance. This includes detailing under what circumstances the inadmissibility or non-compliance occurred, what steps have been taken to resolve it, and why the person needs to enter or stay in Canada. Consideration is given to whether the need to be in Canada outweighs the inadmissibility or past non-compliance, and how likely it is that the behavior will be recommitted.‍

• Good Ties or Establishment in a Home Country: Links to a home country are always a consideration when applying for a Canadian visa. The threshold is higher when associated with the application for a Temporary Resident Permit. It is crucial to demonstrate substantial ties to a home country and ensure that the applicant will leave Canada at the end of their authorized period of stay.

Temporary Resident Permit: Documents, Application Process, and Timeline

Supporting documents that must be submitted with the application for a Temporary Resident permit include:

• Immigration application forms.
• Passport.
• Documents regarding the cause of inadmissibility and actions taken to resolve it.
• Documents justifying the purpose/need to be in Canada.
• Proof of funds.
• Proof of establishment in a home country.
• Immigration status documents, if applicable.
• Medical examination, if applicable.
• Police certificate, if applicable.
• Photo.
• Receipt for application processing fee payment.

This list represents the basic set of supporting documents required. Depending on the unique circumstances of each case, a specific set of additional documents may be necessary. Applicants in Canada must mail their application to the processing center in Edmonton. Those applying outside of Canada must follow the visa office instructions, which typically require mailing the application to the consulate. Processing times vary depending on the workload at the Canadian case processing center or the office abroad.

The Temporary Resident Permit can be valid for one day or up to three years and may be single or multiple entry, depending on the purpose and circumstances. The Temporary Resident Permit cannot be renewed; instead, one must apply for another permit. Those in Canada on a valid Temporary Resident Permit, and whose circumstances justify the issuance of another permit, should apply before the expiry of the previous permit.

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