Temporary Residence

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We’re doing the right thing.

— Immigration Services

what we do

Canada offers a variety of programs that provide eligible individuals with the opportunity to reside in Canada on a temporary basis. Work permits, study permits, visitor visas, super visas and, (for visitor visa exempt passport holders), Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETA’s) are examples of relevant programs that provide successful applicants with the opportunity to reside in Canada on a temporary basis. The pertinent eligibility criteria vary in terms of each unique category of temporary residence in Canada. In order to determine whether there is a program that is commensurate with your personal circumstances, our lawyers assess your personal circumstances in the context of a professional, legal consultation to ascertain if there is a program that coheres with your personal circumstances.

If you are interested in residing in Canada on a temporary basis, and you would like to assess whether you are eligible to obtain Canadian temporary residence in a relevant program, contact Chaudhary Immigration Law Professional Corporation for an appointment for Legal Consultation at: 416-447-6118.

Temporary Immigration in Canada

Thousands of people enter Canada each year who want to stay in the country on a temporary basis. You may wish to become a temporary resident of Canada for a number of reasons, including to study at a Canadian educational institution, to offset the skill scarcity in various Canadian industries, or just to visit and enjoy this beautiful country. Chaudhary Law Services can provide essential assistance when you are putting together your application for temporary residence.

In Canada, temporary residence status refers to individuals who come to the country for a set period of time to study, work, or visit:

Applying for a work permit

A work permit gives you permission to enter Canada for a job. While certain exceptions exist, in most cases foreign workers need a work permit to be eligible to work in Canada. A work permit allows qualified workers, including business owners, students, and other temporary workers, to seek legal residence in Canada for the purpose of employment.

Applying for a study permit

A study permit is a type of Temporary Resident status. This permit allows you to study in Canada for a temporary period of time exceeding six months. A study permit will usually indicate the educational institution you are attending as well as your course of study. You must meet certain requirements to qualify for a study permit in Canada

Applying for a visitor visa

You may also need to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) if you are not from an ETA-approved country and you would like to visit family or friends, enter Canada for business, or travel via Canada on your way to a permanent destination. A visitor visa shows that you meet the requirements for admission to Canada.

Office Concerns

After an application for a visa or permit is filed, an officer would review the supporting documents

— Why Choose Us

Professional Guidance for Your Canadian Immigration Matter

Navigating Canada’s immigration system can feel complex, particularly when different programs and requirements may apply to your circumstances.

Personalized Legal Advice

Guidance based on your individual circumstances and immigration objectives.

Comprehensive Assessment

A careful review of the temporary residence options relevant to your situation.

Professional Representation

Legal assistance throughout the application process and related immigration matters.

Support When Concerns Arise

Guidance regarding officer concerns, requests for additional information and procedural fairness matters.

Planning to Come to Canada Temporarily?

Whether you are planning to work, study, visit family or travel to Canada, our immigration lawyers can help you understand your options and assess the appropriate pathway for your circumstances.

How We Can Help

While citizens of Canada can enter the country freely, others may need a Temporary Resident Visa, or TRV, to enter Canada. A TRV is an official document that a Canadian visa office issues. This document is affixed to your passport to demonstrate that you meet Canada’s admission requirements, either as a student, worker, or visitor.

The right Canadian immigration program depends on your goals and intent as well as your specific case details. Chaudhary Immigration Law can help you apply to enter Canada in a way that maximizes the potential for a successful application. With more than 60 different programs available for immigration to Canada, choosing the right program can feel like a challenge. Whether you wish to study or work in Canada or visit the country for other reasons, our experienced lawyers are here to help.

In addition to helping you choose the right immigration program, the lawyers at Chaudhary Immigration Law can also assist you with legal proceedings that can arise after filing an application for a visa or permit such as responding to procedural fairness letters or officer concerns. Contact us today so we can help with your temporary resident application.

Guiding You Through Every Step of the Process

Every immigration matter is unique. Our process begins with understanding your circumstances and identifying the temporary residence options that may be appropriate for your situation.

Understand Your Circumstances

We begin by reviewing your immigration history, current circumstances and purpose for travelling to Canada.

Assess Your Available Options

Our lawyers assess the temporary residence pathways that may be relevant to your situation.

Review Your Application Requirements

We provide guidance regarding the documentation and information required to support your application.

Address Immigration Concerns

Where concerns, requests for additional information or procedural issues arise, we can provide legal advice regarding the appropriate next steps.

— FAQs

Have Questions? We Have Answers

Explore common questions and answers to learn more about our services and what to expect.
Can you answer my immigration question?

We can answer an immigration question if we have sufficient facts. Obtaining those facts requires an understanding of your history. This history may include: employment, education, travel, previous interactions with government officials, family background, and other facts. The amount and variety of this information typically requires a consultation. On the other hand, some questions have short answers and may be answered by referring to the website: www.cic.gc.ca . We would refer you to that website for questions that have short general answers.

You are unique. We want to know about your unique situation. Due to the amount of information required to know your situation and the time spent, it would be required to pay for a consultation.
A 30 minute consultation has a fee of CAD$230 to 250 (plus hst if applicable), and a 60 minute consultation fee is CAD$600.00 (plus hst if applicable). This includes answering through email, one-two questions related to the consultation within seven days of the consultation. The consultation fee may be credited towards a related legal service fee if you hire us within 21 days of the consultation.
A Canadian lawyer for immigration provides legal advice and representation for individuals and families navigating Canada’s immigration system. They can assist with visa applications, permanent residence, citizenship matters, family sponsorship, inadmissibility issues, appeals, and other immigration-related legal proceedings.
You can check the status of your Canadian citizenship application through your IRCC online account or by using the citizenship application tracker. If you are in Toronto and experiencing significant delays, missing updates, or concerns about your file, seeking guidance from a legal professional may help you better understand the next steps in the process.