Temporary Residency Services
Whether you're planning a short visit, hosting parents on a Super Visa, restoring lost status, or extending your stay in Canada, our team helps you navigate the appropriate temporary resident pathway.
What changed, and what it means at the border
- ● Flagpoling ended on 23 December 2024. Work and study permits are no longer issued at ports of entry, except for US citizens and permanent residents, certain free trade agreement professionals, some international truck drivers, and people with a pre-booked CBSA appointment.
- ● Multiple-entry visas are no longer the default. Since November 2024, officers exercise discretion on both entry type and validity — a 10-year multiple-entry visa is a possible outcome, not the standard one. The fee is the same either way, so you cannot buy your way to one.
- ● Super visa insurance can now come from foreign insurers, since January 2025, provided the insurer is authorised by OSFI and the policy is issued through its Canadian business.
- ● Visitor extension processing has been running very long — around 316 days at the time of writing, far beyond the "three to four months" most websites still quote.
Staying lawfully
The single most consequential thing in this area is not losing status in the first place. Apply to extend before your current status expires and you keep maintained status while the decision is pending. Miss it, and you are into restoration — possible within 90 days, at a higher fee, with no guarantee of approval and no right to work or study while it is pending unless expressly authorised.
After 90 days, the options narrow to the point where leaving Canada is often the only clean answer. If your status is close to expiring, that is a call to make this week.
Current fees
- ● Visitor visa $100 per person, $500 family maximum · eTA $7 · visitor record (extension) $100.
- ● Restoration: $246.25 as a visitor, $396.25 as a student, $401.25 as a worker.
- ● Temporary resident permit $246.25 · criminal rehabilitation $246.25, or $1,231 for serious criminality.
- ● Biometrics $85 per person, $170 family maximum.
Where we can help
Extensions and restorations are simple to file and easy to get wrong, and the consequences of getting them wrong are out of proportion to the paperwork. Inadmissibility work — temporary resident permits, criminal rehabilitation, authorisation to return — is genuinely technical and rewards experience. And our RCIC holds the IRB designation, so where a matter escalates to the Immigration and Refugee Board we can act rather than refer you elsewhere.
Reviewed by a licensed RCIC · Last updated 13 August 2026. Immigration rules change often — confirm anything time-sensitive with us or on canada.ca.
Canadian Visitor Visa (TRV)
10-year multiple-entry visas are no longer the default — what officers now weigh, and current fees
Learn more →Super Visa (Parents & Grandparents)
Foreign insurers now accepted, and since March 2026 a parent's own income can help meet the test
Learn more →Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
For inadmissibility — plus criminal rehabilitation, the permanent fix after five years
Learn more →Restoration of Status
90 days, no exceptions, and no right to work while it is pending
Learn more →Extension of Status
Apply before expiry for maintained status — visitor extensions are running around 316 days
Learn more →Flagpoling — what the rules are now
Ended for most applicants on 23 December 2024. The five exceptions, and what to do instead
Learn more →What we help with
- ✓ Visitor visa applications (TRV) from outside Canada.
- ✓ Visitor visa extensions from inside Canada.
- ✓ Super Visa applications including medical insurance and Letter of Invitation review.
- ✓ Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) for inadmissible individuals with compelling reasons.
- ✓ Restoration of status applications within 90 days of losing status.
- ✓ Letter of Invitation drafting and notarization (Commissioner for Oaths on-site).
- ✓ Refusal review and reapplication strategy.
- ✓ Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) for those previously removed.
Why Choose Us?
Personalized Assessment
- Understanding your Canadian immigration needs and goals.
- Assessing eligibility across multiple programs.
- Recommending the best pathway for your situation.
- Answering all questions and addressing concerns.
Tailored Approach
- Custom Canadian immigration plan suited to you.
- Clear proposal outlining services and payment structure: 50% before processing, 50% before submission.
- Comprehensive checklist after initial payment.
Application Fulfillment
- Dedicated case manager assigned to your file.
- Strong application prepared within 7–10 business days.
- Review and final approval before submission.
Trusted Partnership
- Kept informed at every stage from submission to decision.
- Ongoing support and guidance until you reach your goals.
- Available for status updates at any time.
Ready to take the next step?
Book an appointment with our licensed RCIC team. We'll review your case, identify your best pathway, and outline the next steps.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as temporary residence in Canada?
Temporary residence covers anyone authorized to be in Canada for a limited period rather than permanently: visitors, students, and workers. Each has its own permit or record with an expiry date, conditions, and rules about extending. Our temporary residency services cover visitor visas, the super visa for parents and grandparents, temporary resident permits, extensions, restoration of status, and border-related questions.
What is the difference between a visa and status in Canada?
A visa is a travel document that lets you request entry at the border, while status is the legal permission to remain in Canada once admitted. Your visa can still be valid while your status has expired, and the reverse is also possible. The date that matters for staying legally is the one on your visitor record, study permit, or work permit. Check both before planning an extension.
Can I apply for permanent residence while I am here temporarily?
Yes. Canadian law recognizes dual intent, meaning you can hold a temporary permit while pursuing permanent residence, provided you satisfy the officer that you will respect the conditions of your temporary status and leave if required. Poorly handled, dual intent can look like an intention to overstay. Use our calculators to see where you stand, then plan the sequence of applications carefully.
My permit expires soon and I am still in Canada. What are my options?
Act before the expiry date, not after. If you still qualify, apply for an extension of status from inside Canada, which generally lets you remain while a decision is pending. If your status has already lapsed, restoration may be possible for a limited window set by the regulations, so act immediately. Leaving Canada is sometimes the cleaner option, depending on your circumstances.
Do I need a visa or an eTA to travel to Canada?
It depends on your citizenship and how you are travelling. Citizens of visa-required countries need a temporary resident visa, while citizens of visa-exempt countries usually need an electronic travel authorization when flying to Canada. Some travellers, including certain permanent residents of other countries, fall under special rules. Check your own citizenship against IRCC's current list, because the categories are updated from time to time.
Still unsure how this applies to your case? Book an appointment with a licensed RCIC.
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