Fees To Be Waived For Temporary Resident Permits For Certain Offences, Including Driving While Impaired (DWI/DUI)

Background: One time fee exemption to be provided for Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) applications

Certain foreign nationals with previous convictions, or whom have committed a criminal act, can be deemed inadmissible to Canada. There are certain options available to such individuals, including obtaining a TRP. A TRP is a discretionary document issued by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) immigration officers at visa offices abroad or by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The TRP allows a foreign national to enter Canada, despite being considered inadmissible. Such a document carried a CAD$200 government filing fee, which was collected at time of application.