What immigration status and rights result, how long do they last, can family be included, and what happens if the special qualifying circumstance ends?
A TRP issued with a validity period of at least 6 months allows the holder to apply in Canada for a work permit or a study permit. Another TRP requires a continuing valid and compelling reason to stay, as determined by an immigration officer. TRP applicants, including holders applying for another TRP, do not benefit from maintained status and do not keep temporary resident status while the application is processed. Status is lost, and the person must leave Canada, if the TRP expires or its “permit in force until date” passes with no new TRP.
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Limits of the record- This citation does not state how long a TRP is issued for, that it may be cancelled at any time, or whether family members can be included.
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Foreign nationals who have been issued a TRP with a validity period of at least 6 months can apply in Canada for a:
- work permit
- study permit
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:
- benefit from maintained status
- keep temporary resident status while their application is being processed, including:
- applicants applying for an initial TRP
- current TRP holders applying for another TRP
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
