How to Apply for a Temporary Resident Visa from within Canada

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Overview of the Temporary Resident Visa application process

Determine Eligibility	Determine if you are from a visa requiring country.
PREPARE	Review the temporary resident visa application process.
WHEN TO APPLY	We recommend applying 3 months prior to your plans to leave Canada. Important notes: Do not leave Canada until you obtain your new visa. Be cautious when booking flights before obtaining your visa. While your Temporary Resident Visa can expire while you are in Canada, we highly encourage you to keep it valid in case you need to unexpectedly leave Canada.
APPLICATION FEES	$100.00CAD for application $85.00CAD biometrics fee, if applicable
HOW TO APPLY	We recommend applying online through anIRCC Secure Account.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED	All applicants require: Recent education transcript (official) myTrent > Academics > Transcript Request. A Letter of Enrollment Graduate > myTrent > Academics > Verification of Enrollment. Undergraduate/Certificate > myTrent > Register> Verification > Verification of Enrollment Copyof Canadian Study Permit Copy of valid passport Proof of financial support:you must prove that you can support yourself and the family members who will be with you while you are in Canada.Important note:Do note that the proof of funds required for a study permit has changed as of January 1, 2024.Visit the IRCC website for more information. Digital Photo Application for Temporary Resident Visa[IMM5257] -The application form listed in your document checklist will be calledApplication for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) Made Outside of Canada (IMM5257). This is the form you need to fill out, even when you apply from inside Canada. Applicants may require: A medical exam Biometrics Additional documents based on their circmstances.
PROCESSING TIME	Refer to the IRCC website fortemporary resident visa processing times.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTION GUIDE	Refer to theIRCCtemporary resident visa application instruction guideto find instructions on how to complete the application form.
AFTER YOU APPLY	Remain in Canada until you obtain your new visa.

Tutorial: Applying for a Temporary Resident Visa from within Canada

Need to apply for your Temporary Resident Visa?

Review our step-by-step tutorial on how to apply for a temporary resident visa from within Canada
or refer to a past recorded webinar on the process.

Have additional questions?

Our Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) can support you through the temporary resident visa application process.

Email our International Student Immigration Advisor atinternationaladvising@trentu.ca
Book an appointment > Student Experience Portal > Appointment Bookings > Trent International > Immigration Advising

Disclaimer

The immigration information on this page has been reviewed and endorsed byRegulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) in compliance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. However, this is not a legal document and information may change without notice. Always refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the most up-to-date information.

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