Temporary Resident Permit (trp)
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 (TRP). Kindly note that the following information is not about Temporary Resident Visas (TRV), commonly referred to as a Canadian visitor visa. For information on TRVs click here.
A TRP allows an individual to overcome their inadmissibility for a specified reason and for a specified 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 TRP will help an inadmissible person gain entry to Canada, though only for a temporary purpose. 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 TRP 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 constitute criminal inadmissibility. 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.
A TRP will only allow an individual to overcome their inadmissibility for a specific period of time and for a particular purpose. If the time limit or reason expires then a new TRP will be required. 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 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.
For information on how FWCanada can assist you with your application for a TRP, contact FWCanada.
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