Temporary Residence Permit

TRP holders who wish to remain in Canada, must apply for permission to do so. You and each of your family members must complete your own application, then submit them together by mail or online with the appropriate documentation and the required fee for each person. An officer may impose, vary or cancel conditions when issuing a TRP. The maximum validity of a single TRP is three years and it is accompanied by specific conditions. Generally as a permit holder you:

• Must comply with the conditions imposed on your TRP;
• Must not work or study without a work or study permit;
• Must leave Canada at the end of their authorized period of stay.

As a permit holder, each time you request another TRP, you are assessed to determine whether:

• you met the obligations and the conditions of your stay;
• you remain inadmissible or in non-compliance;

Another TRP is justified in the circumstances; and/or enforcement action is warranted.

Note: If your TRP is still valid you can apply for another TRP. You should apply before the “Expiry date” or the “Permit in force until date” on your current TRP. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You cannot restore your Temporary Resident Status as a TRP holder. If your TRP has expired or if you did not respect one of the conditions of your TRP or you have worked or studied without authorization, you have committed an offence under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. You may be subject to an admissibility hearing that could lead to your removal from Canada.

Notes: TRPs are only issued in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the processing officer. A TRP may be cancelled at any time