Canadian Immigration
Applying For Temporary Residency And Study Permits
Temporary residency visas are what all visitors to Canada require at any port of entry to come into the country. The biggest challenge with obtaining a temporary residency visa is proving it’s just that – temporary.
At Border Solutions Law Group, a large portion of our practice is focused on immigration law. We understand that people may not know what kind of temporary visa to acquire, or in what situations they will need one. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, our immigration lawyers offer legal advice and support to people across the country and beyond our borders when facing visa challenges at points of entry.
Identifying Common Challenges Facing Applicants
The questions immigration officials will ask can be rigorous in order to determine you don’t intend to remain in the country after the visa expires. If they are not satisfied, you could be turned back at the point of entry.
For example, if you say you are here to sightsee, but are found with evidence implying business interests, you could be denied entry. Instead, we can prepare you on how to apply for a business class visa and avoid this misunderstanding.
Obtaining Study Permits
For students, we make sure you understand the nature of your visa. You will need to know how many hours of on-campus or off-campus work you may do on a study permit. Your spouse and dependents may also qualify to come to Canada with you and can work or study too. Should you want to remain in Canada after completing your studies, find out your options for a post-graduate work permit and then Immigration Pathways leading to Permanent Residency.
For other temporary visa holders, if you’re here on a work visa, but want to bring your family to Canada as well, we’ll help you understand what you need to complete to pursue these goals.
Have More Questions? Get Answers With Border Solutions.
Contact our legal team for customized advice on how to proceed with your specific set of circumstances.Call our lawyers at 04-684-421104-684-4211 or send us a message using our online form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Border Solutions Law Group, we aim to provide clear, straightforward answers to help you understand your rights.
Here are some common questions we receive related to Temporary Residency And Study Permits:
What makes a temporary resident eligible for permanent residence?
Citizenship and Immigration Canada issues Temporary Residence Permits, or TRPs, to persons who would typically not be admissible to visit Canada. Still, authorities decide the visit will benefit rather than harm the country. Certain circumstances make TRP holders eligible for permanent residence.
What makes TRP holders eligible to apply?
Applicants for permanent residence must meet the following requirements:
- A current holder of a valid TRP
- No other reason than the original grounds of inadmissibility exists
- Continued residence in Canada uninterrupted for the three to five years, as originally approved
What is deemed a break in residence continuity?
Continuous residence for the allowed period of the original TRP is non-negotiable. Breaking continuity can involve:
- A TRP holder leaving Canada without re-entry authorization.
- A TRP holder failing to apply for a new permit before the existing TRP expires.
Authorities might decide to issue a new, subsequent permit despite the transgression. However, the failure to maintain continuity will be noted on the TRP holder’s electronic record and could adversely affect an application for permanent residence. Importantly, even if re-entry is authorized, authorities might deem prolonged absences from Canada as a break in residence continuity.
Immigration officers have the right to some level of discretion and flexibility when they interpret continuity breaks. When TRP holders take brief breaks to leave Canada under circumstances they could not control, officers might choose not to record these as continuity breaks. On the other hand, authorities might seek documentation to justify reasons for a TRP holder’s absence from Canada.
The rules and regulations of Canadian immigration and residence permits are complicated, and TRP holders in British Columbia would be advised to become familiar with the act before unintended transgressions occur.
Still have questions? Contact Border Solutions Law Group today to schedule a consultation.