At Anwar Immigration Law Office, Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs) are often requested by individuals who need to enter or remain in Canada despite being inadmissible or not fully meeting immigration requirements. We regularly assist clients ranging from family members seeking temporary reunification, to individuals with medical, criminal, or other inadmissibility issues who must enter Canada for humanitarian, economic, or essential personal reasons, including professionals such as athletes, artists, and emergency service workers.

A TRP is provided under section 24 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and exists to balance strict immigration rules with compassionate and practical considerations. It allows immigration officers to grant entry or stay in Canada when there are compelling circumstances. Applicants may be eligible even if they are inadmissible, subject to enforcement action, or not eligible to restore status, provided the circumstances justify their entry and the risk to Canada is considered minimal.

When assessing a TRP application, officers conduct a “need versus risk” evaluation, considering factors such as the urgency of the applicant’s presence in Canada, family or employment ties, public benefit, medical needs, and overall compliance history. TRPs can be issued at ports of entry or inland offices, typically for up to three years and may be extended in some cases. Interviews are generally required for serious inadmissibility or credibility concerns, while simpler cases may be decided based on written submissions alone.