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Overcoming inadmissibility can be challenging. During that process, a Temporary Resident Permit may be a solution to travel to or remain in Canada.
When you are first notified of your inadmissibility or are currently inadmissible, contact Canadian Immigration Group without delay at (780) 444-2844 or toll-free at (855) 944-2844.
What is a Temporary Resident Permit?
A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) allows individuals that are classified as being inadmissible to travel or stay in Canada. These individuals typically require a temporary resident permit for not meeting the requirements of our Immigration Refugee Protection Act/Regulations.
This type of permit is ideal when you are faced with hardship, within a waiting period to overcoming criminal convictions, straighten out your financial situation, or get medical clearance but need to be in Canada for events such as a wedding, medical treatment, or orientations for work and studies. While it can often be difficult to travel with a criminal record, a TRP can help you with the security clearance needed.
When applying for a TRP, you are required to prove that your reasonings for visiting or remaining in Canada will not pose a risk or safety concern to the country and its citizens. You must complete an application process and pay all associated fees required for issuance of the TRP. It is important to note that there are strict guidelines outlined in your TRP that must be followed to ensure that the permit is not revoked.
Some important stipulations that are imposed on TRP holders include the following:
- Comply with any and all conditions imposed on the permit
- Inability to work or study without a proper work or study permit issued by the government
- No re-entrance to Canada is allowed once the permit expires without prior authorization
- Must leave Canada when your authorized period of stay has ended
Two different types of TRPs are available. These include single-entry TRP and multiple-entry TRPs. A single-entry permit allows you to enter the country once and expires when you leave. This means that you cannot enter Canada once you exit the country until another permit or visa is issued.
A multiple-entry TRP gives you the ability to come and go from the country throughout the duration of time listed on the permit.
TRP Processing Times and Fees
The processing time for a Temporary Resident Permit is approximately 3 to 24 months. You can apply for the TRP by paper to a Canadian Processing Centre or at a Canadian port of entry. Port of entry applications are processed immediately. The cost of processing a TRP is $200 CAD. This must be submitted at the time you file your application. There are certain exemptions to the fee depending on the type of TRP you are applying for.
If you would like to explore the benefits a TRP, contact Canadian Immigration Group.
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If an individual is inadmissible to Canada, due to criminal, security or medical reasons, but requires entry to Canada, they may be eligible for a Temporary Resident Permit Canada (TRP). Kindly note that the following information is not about Temporary Resident Visas (TRV), commonly referred to as a Canadian Visitor Visa.
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. 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. A Temporary Resident Permit will help an inadmissible person gain entry to Canada, though only on temporary grounds. In other words, a TRP can only be used for entry to Canada as a foreign worker, foreign student or as a visitor but not for any permanent residency processes.
A Temporary Resident Permit Canada is required until such time as criminal inadmissibility has been removed, either through applying for the criminal rehabilitation process or deemed rehabilitation. There are several different circumstances that could result in criminal inadmissibility and cause a person to need a TRP. For example, if a person has been convicted of an offence and:
• Less than five years have elapsed since the completion of the sentence
• More than five years have elapsed since the completion of the sentence and the inadmissible person has not applied for, or received, a positive decision on an application for criminal rehabilitation
It is important to note that individuals who are eligible for criminal rehabilitation but who have not yet applied and require entry to Canada, should not only apply for a TRP but for Criminal Rehabilitation as well. Criminal Rehabilitation is a permanent solution to criminal inadmissibility, while a TRP is a temporary bridge for inadmissibility.
Applicants can apply for a TRP at Canadian visa office or at a port of entry. The Canadian government encourages individuals to apply well in advance if they know they must enter Canada and are inadmissible.
FWCanada has published several infographics about criminal inadmissibility and temporary resident permits such as:
- Mapping your criminal inadmissibility to Canada
- Your Guide to Temporary Resident Permits
- Travelling with a Criminal Record
- Fishing in Canada and Travelling with a Conviction
For information on how FWCanada can assist you with your application for a Temporary Resident Permit Canada, contact us here. An immigration attorney will give you peace of mind as well as the assurance of a complete and well rounded application.
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