New TRP Validity, Re-entry, and Cancellation Procedures Now in Effect

Ottawa, November 18, 2025 — Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship program has announced a new suite of policy updates impacting Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs), bringing clarity and new procedures for validity, travel, and cancellation.

Key Highlights of the Update:

• TRP Validity Refined:
  • TRPs now have a strictly defined validity period—ranging from 1 day up to 3 years.
  • Permit holders must renew BEFORE expiry—expired permits break legal continuity for the “permit holder class” pathway to permanent residence.
  • Officers are directed to issue TRPs only for the time absolutely required, discouraging long-term permits unless justified.
• New Conditions and Obligations:
  • TRP holders must exit Canada on or before expiry/cancellation, or formally apply for renewal ahead of time.
  • TRP status cannot be “maintained”—after expiry, individuals are out of status.
  • Non-compliance, new inadmissibility, or changes can result in TRP cancellation, removal orders, or enforcement.
• Re-entry Restrictions Clarified:
  • TRPs do not normally allow re-entry. TRP holders leaving Canada lose validity—unless special re-entry authorization wording is physically added to the permit and properly recorded in Canada’s case management system.
  • Officers must accurately document re-entry permissions.
• Streamlined Cancellation Policy:
  • Authorized IRCC and CBSA decision-makers can cancel a TRP any time circumstances warrant.
  • New procedures require written notification and reasons for cancellation—allowing the permit holder a chance to respond.
  • After cancellation, a formal letter specifies the date by which the person must leave Canada, with enforcement action possible if they remain past this date.
• Expired or Invalid TRPs:
  • TRPs become invalid automatically if holders leave Canada without re-entry permission.
  • Expired or cancelled TRP holders may have A44(1) inadmissibility reports filed, risking removal or deportation.
  • CBSA will investigate and issue warrants if a former TRP holder’s whereabouts become unknown.

Why This Matters:

These updates provide increased procedural fairness, accountability, and real consequences for non-compliance, ensuring TRP status is reserved for cases that genuinely require temporary admission. Permit holders, employers, and lawyers are urged to review the new rules and plan renewals or travel accordingly.

For full instructions, policy links, and downloadable guides, visit the IRCC website.

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