What is Temporary Resident Permit A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) is a unique pathway allowing individuals who would otherwise be inadmissible to enter or remain in Canada temporarily. This special permit is issued at the discretion of Canadian immigration authorities to those who have compelling reasons for entering [...]

Canada’s immigration laws can be pretty strict, especially when it comes to people with past criminal convictions. However, there are options available for individuals looking to enter Canada despite those issues: the Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) and Criminal Rehabilitation. Both of these processes are designed to help people [...]

A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to Canada may allow a foreign national who is inadmissible, or who does not meet immigration requirements, to enter or remain temporarily when an officer finds a compelling justification. Approval is discretionary. A travel booking, family invitation or business appointment does not guarantee [...]

Applying for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) requires more than explaining why you want to visit Canada. You need to identify the immigration problem, use the correct application route and provide evidence that supports the requested stay. An officer decides whether the reasons justify temporary permission despite inadmissibility [...]

(TRP) is a document issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada that allows individuals who are technically inadmissible to Canada to visit the country. Inadmissibility may be due to various reasons, such as a criminal conviction or medical condition that does not meet the requirements for entry into Canada. However, in [...]

Temporary Resident Permit If you are looking to continue your stay in Canada as a permit holder then you would need to apply for Temporary Resident Permit (TRP). TRP is a document that is granted for persons who are inadmissible to Canada or for individuals that do not [...]

Temporary Resident Permit If you have past inadmissibility issue to Canada due to a criminal, medical or security reasons but have valid reasons to travel to Canada then you may be eligible Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) Applying for Temporary Resident Permit allows you to travel to Canada on [...]

Entering Canada with Criminal Inadmissibility In order to ensure the security of every Canadian citizen and permanent resident, the immigration officers are vigilant, when it comes to accessing foreign nationals’ admissibility. That being said, having a criminal record can deny your entry to Canada. If you have a [...]

FAQ – Temporary Resident Permits In this article, I will address a few popular questions and answers for Temporary Resident Permits in Canada and some important information to consider if you are applying for a Temporary Resident Permit application. A Temporary Resident Permit application is intended for foreign [...]

What is the difference between Criminal Rehabilitation and a Temporary Resident Permit? If you are planning a trip to Canada but you have a criminal record, you may be denied entry if you are considered ‘inadmissible’ by the Customs Officer. Canada has very strict regulations regarding entry to [...]

What to do when you are convicted of a felony? When a person is convicted of a crime outside of Canada it is important and necessary to compare the elements of Canadian law with those of the foreign jurisdiction to determine whether the person is inadmissible or not. [...]

Applying for the Temporary Resident Permit at the Canadian visa office may take up to six (6) months to process. The processing time depends on the visa office you are applying to. There are certain locations that are busier than the others. The time may also depend on [...]