A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) is a document issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that allows a person who is inadmissible to Canada to enter or remain in the country for a specific purpose. It used to be called the Minister’s Permit, not to be confused with a Temporary Resident Visa, is a discretionary document that can be issued for a variety of reasons, including medical, criminal, and humanitarian and compassionate considerations.
In order to be eligible for a TRP, an individual must demonstrate that they meet the criteria for a TRP and that they are not inadmissible to Canada. The criteria for a TRP vary depending on the purpose of the permit. For example, a TRP issued for medical reasons may require the applicant to provide medical documentation, while a TRP issued for criminal reasons may require the applicant to provide a criminal record check.
In addition to meeting the criteria for a TRP, an individual must also demonstrate that they are not inadmissible to Canada. This means that they must not have committed any serious criminal offences, have any outstanding criminal charges, or have any other grounds of inadmissibility.
Once an individual has met the criteria for a TRP and demonstrated that they are not inadmissible to Canada, they must submit an application to IRCC. The application must include all relevant documents and information, as well as the applicable fee. Once the application is received, IRCC will review the application and make a decision.
If the application is approved, the individual will be issued a TRP. The TRP will specify the purpose for which it was issued, as well as the duration of the permit. It is important to note that a TRP is not a permanent solution and must be renewed before it expires.
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