Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) Holders

An immigration officer at port-of-entry may issue a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to allow an inadmissible person to become a temporary resident (that is, to enter or remain in Canada) if both of the following apply:

(1) the purpose of the individual to enter or remain in Canada is balanced when the objectives of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) are considered,

(2) the issuance outweighs any risks that might exist and is compelling and sufficient to overcome any risks that the individual might pose.

There are no extensions of existing TRPs. However, temporary resident permit (TRP) holders may extend their temporary resident status by applying for a subsequent TRP.

Temporary resident permit (TRP) holders may be eligible to apply for permanent residence if all of the following apply:

(1) they have not become inadmissible on any grounds other than those for which the original TRP was issued,

(2) they currently hold a valid TRP, and

(3) they have resided continuously in Canada as a permit holder for three to five years, depending on the nature of their original inadmissibility.