Who can apply or make a request

To be eligible for a temporary resident permit (TRP), you must:

There is no guarantee that you’ll be issued a TRP

We only issue TRPs for compelling reasons and at the discretion of an officer.

To be issued a TRP, your need to enter or stay in Canada must outweigh the health or safety risks to Canadian society, as determined by the officer. Even if the reason you’re inadmissible seems minor, you must demonstrate that your visit is for a compelling reason.

Foreign nationals who have been issued a TRP with a validity period of at least 6 months can apply in Canada for a:

What it means to not meet the requirements of the immigration and Refugee Protection Act

You do not meet the requirements if for example you:

Protection and assistance for victims of human trafficking and family violence

If you’re an out-of-status foreign national in Canada, and are either a victim of human trafficking or family violence, or a foreign national who was in state care, you can apply for a TRP.

We’ll issue you a TRP for many reasons, including to:

If you’re issued a TRP that’s valid for at least 6 months, you are also eligible to apply for a work or study permit.

Learn more about TRPs for victims of human trafficking, victims of family violence and foreign nationals who were in state care.

Getting another TRP if your current one is expiring soon

To be issued another (subsequent) TRP, you must continue to have a valid and compelling reason to stay in Canada as determined by an immigration officer.

Temporary resident status

TRP applicants do not:

You will lose your temporary resident status in Canada, and need to leave the country if:

your TRP expires or the “permit in force until date” has passed

you haven’t received a new TRP

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2025-09-08