Temporary resident permit
Under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, a foreign national (a person who is not a permanent resident or citizen of Canada) is considered inadmissible to Canada if they have a criminal conviction for which no pardon has been issued, or if they have a medical condition that would cause excessive demand on the health or social services of Canada. A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) provides a remedy to this issue.
Persons who are inadmissible seek permission to be in Canada by applying for a TRP. Applicants must state why they qualify for a TRP. In many cases, applicants point to the existence of strong humanitarian and compassionate considerations for the reasons they are seeking a TRP, such as close family connections in Canada, required attendance in Canada for a particular event, inability to leave Canada if already in Canada, or any other compelling reason. Therefore, a TRP application requests an exemption to the rule that inadmissible persons cannot enter and/or remain in Canada.
All evidence in support of a TRP application must be properly presented, in the event the application is refused and the applicant challenges a refusal in the Federal Court of Canada.
Persons who are inadmissible seek permission to be in Canada by applying for a TRP. Applicants must state why they qualify for a TRP. In many cases, applicants point to the existence of strong humanitarian and compassionate considerations for the reasons they are seeking a TRP, such as close family connections in Canada, required attendance in Canada for a particular event, inability to leave Canada if already in Canada, or any other compelling reason. Therefore, a TRP application requests an exemption to the rule that inadmissible persons cannot enter and/or remain in Canada.
All evidence in support of a TRP application must be properly presented, in the event the application is refused and the applicant challenges a refusal in the Federal Court of Canada.
rehabilitation
In general, you are considered to be inadmissible to Canada due to past criminal activity if they were convicted of an offence in Canada or were convicted of an offence outside of Canada that is considered a crime in Canada (including Driving under the influence). In order to enter Canada in the future, you need to obtain a Temporary Resident Permit or Approval of Rehabilitation from a Canadian Consulate or Embassy.
Are you deemed rehabilitated?
You may be deemed rehabilitated if at least 10 years have passed since the completion of the sentence imposed for your crime.
To be eligible you must only have one conviction and the conviction must be of a less serious nature, that in Canada would have been punishable by a maximum term of less than 10 years.
Are you deemed rehabilitated?
You may be deemed rehabilitated if at least 10 years have passed since the completion of the sentence imposed for your crime.
To be eligible you must only have one conviction and the conviction must be of a less serious nature, that in Canada would have been punishable by a maximum term of less than 10 years.
immigration appeals
Has your attempt to overturn a removal order failed? Do you need legal help following a denial of your study permit, work permit or employment-based immigration request? Did you receive a negative decision on your sponsorship application of your spouse or child? Did the Immigration Refugee Board dismiss your appeal of your family members’ application?
We may be able to help you in appealing these decisions.
The Canadian government provides applicants with the right to appeal most negative rulings. However, you should consult professional counsel as soon as possible as there are strict timelines involved in appealing a refusal. Contact us for timely and effective legal help.
We may be able to help you in appealing these decisions.
The Canadian government provides applicants with the right to appeal most negative rulings. However, you should consult professional counsel as soon as possible as there are strict timelines involved in appealing a refusal. Contact us for timely and effective legal help.