Temporary Resident Visa Lawyer

The firm provides legal representation for individuals applying for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to visit Canada for family, business, or personal reasons. TRV applications require evidence that the applicant will leave Canada at the end of their authorized stay and that they meet all admissibility and documentation requirements.

TRV Overview

A TRV may be required based on:

• citizenship
• travel document
• visa exemption or eTA status
• method of travel

A TRV is required for visa-required nationals visiting Canada for:

• tourism
• family visits
• business travel
• short-term training or events
• compassionate or urgent reasons

TRV issuance is discretionary. Officers assess:

• purpose of travel
• ties outside Canada
• financial capacity
• admissibility
• past immigration compliance
• likelihood of returning home

Who This Service Is For

This service is suitable for:

• first-time TRV applicants
• visitors from visa-required countries
• applicants with limited travel history
• parents and grandparents who are not eligible for a super visa
• business travellers
• individuals visiting family for important events
• applicants with urgent or compassionate reasons to enter Canada
• individuals who want a structured, complete application package
• applicants with previous refusals

It is also suitable for those needing guidance on biometrics, processing steps, or document requirements based on nationality.

Legal Representation Provided

Eligibility and Strategy

• Assessment of whether a TRV is required
• Confirmation of eligibility based on nationality and travel document
• Review of purpose of visit and intended length of stay
• Strategy to address ties and temporary intent
• Guidance on whether dual intent applies

Evidence and Documentation

• Review of employment letters, bank statements, and income documents
• Review of invitation letters from family or hosts in Canada
• Collection of documents showing ties to home country
• Preparation of purpose of travel documents
• Arrangement of translations when needed
• Preparation of business visitor documentation, if applicable
• Review of travel history and prior visas from other jurisdictions

Application Preparation

• Preparation of forms required for TRV applications
• Preparation of a legal submission addressing:
  • temporary purpose
  • financial capacity
  • ties outside Canada
  • admissibility
  • compliance with IRPA/IRPR requirements
  • any officer concerns indicated by country profile or previous refusals
• Organization and quality control of the full package

Complex Situations

• TRV refusals under R179(b)
• Applicants with limited ties and weak financial documentation
• Applicants with a pending PR application where intent must be clarified
• Applicants who previously overstayed in Canada or another country
• Applicants with minor inconsistencies in past visa files
• Urgent travel due to family illness, funerals, or essential events

When to Seek Legal Assistance

Legal assistance is recommended where:

• the applicant has been refused previously
• ties outside Canada are limited
• there is limited proof of financial capacity
• the applicant has family members in Canada and officers may question intent
• the purpose of travel requires detailed explanation
• there is a need to address dual intent
• the applicant has inconsistent or incomplete documents
• urgent or compassionate travel requires structured submissions

TRV refusals often occur due to insufficient evidence, unclear purpose, weak ties, or concerns that the applicant may not depart Canada at the end of their visit.