A Temporary Resident Permit is issued by Citizenship & Immigration Canada, enabling technically inadmissible people to visit Canada.  

A TRP is given to an individual when the need to come to Canada outweighs the risk of that individual being in the country. For instance, a person might be given a TRP for a visit to Canada in case the trip is work-related & that person’s presence in Canada will benefit the nation or its citizens. 

The Canadian Border Service officers determine which TRP applications are approved. They will further compare the risk of an individual’s entry to the advantages it will have on Canadian society. Thus, it is up to the applicant to demonstrate that they deserve to be temporary residents in Canada. 

TRPs generally cover the length of an individual’s stay in Canada & in case you are granted one, you should leave once your temporary residence has expired. 

Who Requires A TRP? 

Anyone inadmissible to Canada but has a valid need to come to the nation requires a TRP. 

TRP can cover either criminal or medical inadmissibility. Suppose you are inadmissible to Canada because of a criminal conviction & you have completed your sentence less than five years ago. In that case, a TRP might be your best alternative in case you need to travel to Canada. 

Moreover, if a person is deemed inadmissible to Canada, their family members accompanying them might also be considered inadmissible. Well, those family members will need to apply for & be granted their individual TRPs before the border officer will let them enter the nation.

In addition, when a person obtains a TRP & is in Canada, they should adhere to specific conditions to stay in the nation. Further, they must respect & follow all Canadian laws. In order to study/ work in Canada during the temporary residence, a person must also obtain proper permits along with TRP. 

A temporary resident cannot leave & re-enter Canada without proper authorization. When a TRP expires, its holders must leave Canada. 

Application Procedure 

Applying for a TRP requires that a person prove the necessity of their trip to Canada. In addition, application procedures vary depending on the nation someone is applying from. 

Canadian visa offices in every nation will have information on their requirements. Every TRP application has a non-refundable CAD 200 application fee. 

Conclusion

A Temporary Resident Permit is to be issued to people who have been denied entry to Canada because of medical/ criminal inadmissibility. A TRP permits them to enter or stay in the nation where justified by compelling circumstances. 

A TRP is issued for the duration of the stay in Canada, precisely six months & might be extended from inside Canada numerous times up to three years. 

A Temporary Resident Permit grants legal entry to Canada for a specific time period & can be applied for at any point. Unlike criminal rehabilitation, a TRP is a pathway for entry which is not contingent upon the amount of elapsed time since the completion of the sentence. In simpler terms, an individual can be offered a Temporary Resident Permit while serving a portion of their sentence in specific circumstances. 

FAQs

• What is the processing time for a Temporary Resident Permit application? 

TRP applications are presently processed between three to six months at a Canadian Consulate. American Citizens can obtain immediate processing of a Temporary Resident Permit application undertaken by an immigration officer at a Canadian entry port.     

• What is the processing fee for a Temporary Resident Permit application? 

The government charges around CAD 200, irrespective of whether it is processed at the Canadian consulate or entry port. 

• Do I need to include a background check in my Temporary Resident Permit application?

Yes, the government of Canada needs federal as well as state background checks in case you are an American applying for a Temporary Resident Permit. Moreover, you must submit both an FBI background certificate & police certificates from every state where you have resided for six months or more. 

• Can I work/ study in Canada on a TRP? 

No, as a TRP holder, you are only authorized to enter the nation as a temporary visitor. A work/ study permit or temporary resident visa is not the same as a temporary resident permit. Temporary Resident Permit documents are marked as visas/ study/ work permits. In addition, TRPs are only issued when the candidate is inadmissible to Canada & at the discretion of the processing officer renewing the application.