Temporary Resident Permit Lawyer

A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) allows a foreign national who is inadmissible or otherwise does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to enter or remain in Canada when justified by exceptional circumstances. TRP decisions are discretionary and require a clear demonstration that the need for entry outweighs any risks to Canada. I provide legal representation for clients seeking TRPs for both new entries and in-Canada requests.

TRP Overview

A TRP may be issued where:

• the applicant is inadmissible or does not meet all entry requirements
• compelling circumstances justify entry or continued presence in Canada
• any risks to Canadian society are adequately addressed
• the purpose of entry is consistent with Canadian immigration objectives
• the officer is satisfied that issuance is justified by the need versus risk analysis

A TRP can be issued for up to three years. It may be extended in certain situations if the justification continues to exist.

Who This Service Is For

This service is appropriate for:

• individuals facing criminal inadmissibility, including DUI or related offences
• applicants with medical conditions requiring discretionary entry
• foreign nationals with previous immigration violations
• persons needing to remain in Canada for family stability, medical needs, or urgent circumstances
• applicants with complex procedural histories requiring structured submissions
• individuals needing representation at a port of entry for TRP consideration

Legal Representation Provided

Eligibility and Strategy

• Review of the specific inadmissibility or non-compliance issue
• Assessment of risks identified under IRPA
• Guidance on whether a TRP is the appropriate remedy
• Identification of compelling circumstances supporting discretionary entry
• Strategy for whether to apply in Canada or at a port of entry

Evidence and Documentation

• Review of all supporting documents, including:
  • police certificates
  • medical documentation
  • proof of family ties in Canada
  • evidence of rehabilitation or risk mitigation
  • employment letters or business justifications
  • proof of urgent need for entry
• Preparation of submissions addressing officer guidance from IRCC’s TRP program instructions
• Structuring evidence for the need versus risk analysis

Application Preparation

• Preparation and organization of the full TRP package
• Drafting of legal submissions addressing:
  • applicable IRPA provisions
  • circumstances justifying the TRP
  • the applicant’s current situation
  • efforts to mitigate risk or address past non-compliance
• Review of documentary consistency

Complex Situations

• TRPs linked to criminal inadmissibility
• TRPs linked to medical inadmissibility
• TRPs following overstays or unauthorized work
• TRP extensions requiring proof of continued justification
• Cases where officers have concerns about compliance, past conduct, or risk indicators

When to Seek Legal Assistance

Legal assistance is recommended where:

• you are inadmissible for criminal, medical, or immigration reasons
• you require urgent entry or continued presence in Canada
• you have previous refusals or notes in GCMS
• your circumstances involve family reunification or humanitarian considerations
• you have limited supporting evidence and need structured guidance
• you are preparing to request a TRP at a port of entry

TRPs involve a balancing test that requires a clear, structured presentation of facts. Poorly organized or incomplete applications can result in refusal.