Have you come to Canada and now want to immigrate while in Canada with spouse
sponsorship or fiancé sponsorship? Before you are approved to immigrate to
Canada, you will need permission to stay in Canada as a temporary resident. A
temporary resident permit is granted to some sponsorees staying in Canada, in
the process of applying to become permanent residents through the Application
for Permanent Residence in Canada – Spouse or Common-Law Partner. If you want to
sponsor a wife in Canada or you want to sponsor a husband in Canada, they may
need this TRP for spousal sponsorship to Canada.
This temporary resident permit is different than a normal spousal visa. If you
or your spouse does not need a visa to come to Canada, they will need a
temporary resident permit while the Canadian sponsorship application is
processed. If you need help with your sponsorship application,
click here.
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About Inland Sponsorship to Canada
While most prospective Canadians pursuing permanent residency and citizenship
through their spouse or fiancé require a visa to come to Canada, some people do
not. Those foreign nationals who can enter the country without a visa can begin
the sponsorship process from within Canada. But in order to stay in Canada
during the application process, they need a temporary resident permit.
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If you a visa-exempt national about to enter Canada to apply for citizenship
through your fiancé or spouse, you will likely need a Temporary Resident Permit
(TRP) to
enter the country. If you are already in Canada without a visa and want to be
sponsored by a spouse or fiancé, a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) may be necessary to
stay in Canada. Immigroup Inc. processes all of the essential documents
necessary for you to obtain your TRP. We carefully check your application and
ensure that it is correctly filed with the right supporting documents. If you
are unsure as to whether you need to apply, we can provide a
consultation for
$75.
Our Fees
Immigroup service fee: $250 to review your TRP application and $500 to review
and submit
Government fee: $200 if outside of Canada, $75 if inside Canada
Cancellation fee: $42.50 CDN
Inland Sponsorship FAQ’s
What is a temporary resident permit?
A temporary resident permit (aka TRP) is a document that gives foreigners
permission to stay in Canada for a specific amount of time (specified on the
document). There are three main instances for which a TRP may be issued to a
visitor to Canada:
1. The majority of TRPs are issued to people who have been classified as
“inadmissible” by the government of Canada, but who must travel to or through
Canada for a “compelling” reason. Please see our FAQs.
2. TRPs are sometimes issued to temporary resident visa holders who wish to
extend their stay on compassionate,
humanitarian or human interest grounds. Please see our FAQs.
3. TRPs are also sometimes issued to people pursuing “inland sponsorship”
Many foreign nationals are allowed to enter Canada without a visa
(for example, Americans) because Canada has an agreement with their country to
exempt their subjects from visa requirements. Once they have entered Canada,
they will need a TRP to stay within Canada to for longer than the normal travel
time period (6 months) to get sponsored, as they did not have to apply for a
visa.
Don’t I need a visitor visa to enter Canada before I become a permanent
resident?
Most nationals from around the world require a visitor visa to enter Canada.
However, there are some people who can enter Canada without a visa because of
their nationality, or a few other reasons (see below). These people need
temporary resident permits if they are planning on staying in Canada rather than
just traveling there. If you are married or engaged to a Canadian but are
currently outside of Canada, and applying to be a Canadian resident through
sponsorship, you can apply for your TRP or
temporary resident visa (TRV) at a
port of entry. If you are already in Canada, and are married or engaged to a
Canadian, and you have entered Canada without a visa, you will need a TRP to
stay in Canada legally until you become a permanent resident through the
sponsorship of your partner. You must do this through
Canadian Immigration and
Citizenship (CIC).
How do I know whether I need a visa or a permit to stay in Canada?
If you are already in Canada, you know whether you need a permit or not because
your passport will or will not have a Canadian visitor visa stamped in it. If
there is no visa, you are from a visa-exempt country and you need a permit if
you are planning on staying with your partner and becoming a Canadian. If there
is a visa, you do not need a permit.
If you are outside of Canada, the list of
countries which require visas is
here.
If you are a national of one of the
following countries, you do not require a visa:
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Andorra |
Iceland |
Portugal |
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Antigua and Barbuda |
Ireland |
St. Kitts and Nevis |
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Australia |
Israel (national passport required) |
St. Lucia |
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Austria |
Italy |
St. Vincent |
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Bahamas |
Japan |
San Marino |
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Barbados |
South Korea |
Singapore |
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Belgium |
Latvia |
Slovakia |
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Botswana |
Liechtenstein |
Solomon Islands |
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Brunei |
Lithuania (e-passport required) |
Spain |
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Croatia |
Luxembourg |
Swaziland |
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Cyprus |
Malta |
Sweden |
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Denmark |
Monaco |
Slovenia |
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Estonia |
Namibia |
Switzerland |
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Finland |
Netherlands |
United States |
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France |
New Zealand |
Western Samoa |
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Germany |
Norway
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Greece |
Papua New Guinea |
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Hungary |
Poland (e-passport required) |
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You can also enter Canada without a visa if
- you are a permanent resident of the United States (and can prove it)
- you are a British citizen (regardless of residence) including:
- citizens who remain admissible to the UK
- citizens of British dependent territories such as Anguilla, Bermuda, Virgin
Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn, St.
Helena, Turks & Caicos
- persons who were born or naturalized in Hong Kong when it was still a British
territory
- you are a British subject holding a UK passport and the “right of abode”
- you are a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport holder
- you are a Holy See passport or travel document holder
- you are a Taiwanese passport holder provided the passport contains your personal identification number
If you are a national of any of the above countries, or a passport holder or
permanent resident identified above, and you have already entered Canada, you
need a temporary resident permit in order to legally stay in Canada to pursue
your
sponsorship.
I thought TRPs were for those inadmissible to Canada. Why do I need a permit if
I entered Canada legally without needing a visa?
Visas are issued to that you can travel within Canada. If you are a national who
is exempt from getting a visa, all this means is that you can travel within
Canada without a visa; it does not mean that you can stay there indefinitely
without applying for the appropriate visa or permit. If you entered Canada and
intend to live there but do not have any kind of immigration document (a
temporary resident visa, a
work permit or
study permit, or the like) then you
are in what is called “non-compliance” and need to apply for a TRP in order to
remain in Canada legally. In order to apply to be a permanent resident through
the sponsorship of your spouse or partner, you must “resolve” your
non-compliance by complying with Canadian immigration regulations. You need to
do this before 6 months have passed since your date of entry, as beyond that
time you will have to apply for a permit from outside of the country.
Note: if you entered without a visa even though one was required, or if you
stayed beyond the time limit of your visa or permit, you will likely only be
able to apply for a TRP from outside Canada (please see the CIC guide
here).
Why do I need a visa/permit if I am being sponsored by my spouse/partner?
Though CIC processes
Family Class applications very quickly, just because your
partner is Canadian doesn’t mean your application will be approved immediately
or at all. There are other factors that are taken into account. Until your
application has been approved, you are not a permanent citizen of Canada and
cannot reside in Canada without permission; a visa or permit is that permission
and is required until you become a permanent resident. If you are a national
from a visa-exempt country you can enter Canada without getting a temporary
resident visa and therefore need a
temporary resident permit (TRP) to stay in
the country. If you have not yet entered Canada, you should declare your
intention to become a permanent resident through the
sponsorship of your spouse
at the port of entry; at this point you will be asked to apply for a temporary
resident permit.
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