Criminal or Medical Inadmissibility and Temporary Resident Permits (TRP’s)

If you are inadmissible to Canada most likely due to criminality or for medical reasons, you will need a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP, formerly known as “Minister’s Permit”) to overcome your inadmissibility and enter Canada.

TRP’s, just like Humanitarian applications, are highly discretionary and it is crucial that your application is prepared with care and creativity, containing as much supporting documentation as possible. If you are criminally inadmissible, all documentation pertaining to your charges and convictions will be required; as will documentation clearly demonstrating a compelling need to enter the country along with proof of “rehabilitation” and remorse for past behaviour.

If you have not yet been rendered medically inadmissible but are informed by immigration officials that such a finding may be made based on the results of your medical examinations – if at all possible – you will have to counter this finding with recent and compelling medical reports from reputable doctors explaining why your medical condition would not cause an “excessive demand” on Canadian social and health care services.

If a decision had already been made rendering you medically inadmissible, you will need to carefully explain how and who will cover the cost associated with your treatment, and/or outline why a “Humanitarian waiver” should be granted in your case to facilitate your entry to Canada, despite your medical inadmissibility.

Due to the complexities and possibly serious implications of any type of inadmissibility, lawyer’s assistance in such cases is strongly recommended.