Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
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If you want to enter Canada and you are not a visa-exempt national, then you must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). A TRV is an official document issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that show that you have fulfilled all the requirements to be eligible to become a temporary Canadian resident.
A TRV can be issued for a single entry or multiple-entry. The duration of stay allowed is generally determined on a case to case basis. For tourists, the maximum period of admittance is usually 6 months. For foreign workers and international students, the duration of stay is decided based on their case. You can apply for a visitor visa extension from within Canada.
Who Qualifies for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)?
To be eligible for a TRV you must:
- Must be over 18 years of age to apply as a primary applicant
- Hold a valid government-issued passport or travel document
- Have all documentation in either English or French
- Not be inadmissible for reasons such as criminality or medical
- Have required funds to cover your stay
- Attend an interview and provide biometric information, if required
- Submit copies of your current immigration status
- Demonstrate that your stay in Canada will be temporary and you will return at the end of your authorized stay
How Does a Temporary Resident Visa Work?
Unless you are from a visa-exempt country, a permanent resident, or a Canadian citizen, you will be required to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada.
You will also be required to provide valid documentation and biometric information if asked. It is recommended to get an immigration professional’s help to guide you through the process to ensure timely approval of your application.
Temporary Resident Visa Processing Time
The processing times for a Temporary Resident Visa depend on the country of residence of the applicant. This can range from within one week to several months.
Temporary Resident Visa Refusal
These are some of the top reasons why a Temporary Resident Visa may be refused:
- Lack of ties to your country of residence
- Family ties to Canada
- Purpose of visit to Canada
- Previous immigration history
- Inability to satisfy the reviewing officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay
Questions 
FAQS
Only authorized temporary foreign workers or those who are work permit exempt can work in Canada. You must meet the general requirements to apply for a work permit.
If you have a valid multiple entry visa, then you may leave and re-enter Canada. Otherwise a new visa will required.
Under certain circumstances, if you have a valid job offer, you may be able to apply for an employer-specific work permit from inside of Canada.
The duration of a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is determined on a case-by-case basis. A multiple entry visa can be valid for up to 5 years. Once in Canada, visitors can stay for up to 2 months.
A Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadians and Permanent Residents to obtain a multiple entry visa which can be valid for up to 10 years. Super Visa holders can stay in Canada for up to 2 years at a time.
You can apply for a visitor record extension if you plan to stay beyond your authorized stay. If your status has already expired, then you may be able to apply to restore your status, provided you meet the requirements.
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