TEMPORARY RESIDENCE

What is a temporary resident?

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A temporary resident is a foreign national who is legally authorized to enter Canada for temporary purposes.

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A foreign national has temporary resident status when they have been found to meet the requirements of the legislation to enter and/or remain in Canada as a visitor, student, worker or temporary resident permit holder. Only foreign nationals physically in Canada hold temporary resident status.

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada processes these applications under several categories:

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• Temporary resident visas

• Electronic travel authorizations

• International students

• Temporary workers

• Temporary resident permits