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Temporary resident permits and pardons in Canada


Temporary resident permits and pardons in Canada

If aren't qualified for either type of rehabilitation or are turned down, another option (although highly unlikely) is a temporary resident permit, a one-time authorization for an inadmissible person to enter Canada. This is not the same as a temporary resident visa, but the two can be applied for together if you are from a country requiring such a visa. Twenty years ago, these waivers used to be relatively easy to obtain with documented good behavior and a valid reason for traveling, but today they are only issued for "exceptionally compelling humanitarian grounds" or "reasons of significant national interest." The website of the Canadian Counsel General Office in Buffalo states that temporary resident permits will not be issued for "sightseeing, visiting friends or relatives, attending cultural or sporting events, attending business meetings or conventions, hunting or fishing trips, or going to the family cottage" . Unless you're attending a funeral or know a Member of Parliament who can write you a letter of reference, don't waste your time and money applying for one of these. Obtaining a pardon or discharge will generally restore your ability to travel to Canada, and depending on your circumstances you may have much more luck going this route. Bring documentation of any pardon or discharge to the port of entry or visa office with you.

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