Temporary Residence Services in Canada
Temporary residence services in Canada cover the visas and permits that let you visit, study, or work here for a set period. Mirzoyan Immigration handles each of these applications for clients across Canada, in person, online, or by phone. Every file is built and submitted by a licensed RCIC: Narek Mirzoyan, RCIC # R1005184, or Vahe Mirzoyan, RCIC # R514223. This page maps your situation to the right permit, then points you to the consultant who handles it. Service in English, Russian, and Armenian, at a transparent flat fee.
Last reviewed by Narek Mirzoyan, RCIC # R1005184, on 2026-05-30.
Work permits
You have a job offer or want to work. You need a work permit. The type turns on your employer and whether an LMIA applies.
Visitor Visa (TRV)
You want to visit family or travel. You need a visitor visa, or an eTA if you hold a passport from a visa-exempt country.
PGWP
You graduated from a Canadian program. You may qualify for a post-graduation work permit, a one-time open permit tied to your study length.
Super Visa
You are bringing a parent or grandparent long-term. A Super Visa allows stays of up to five years per entry, well beyond a standard visitor visa.
TRP
You are inadmissible but have a compelling reason to enter. A Temporary Resident Permit can authorize entry in specific, justified cases.
Which Temporary Path Fits Your Situation?
Temporary residence is not one application. It is a family of permits, and the right one turns on why you are coming to Canada. Match your situation below, then read the section that fits.
Study Permit
You are studying or want to study at a Canadian school. You need a study permit, tied to a design
Not sure which Temporary residence program fits your profile?
Speak with a licensed RCIC. We map your situation to the right permit before you spend a dollar on government fees.
Work Permits
A work permit lets a foreign national work in Canada for a defined period. Most permits fall into two groups. A closed (employer-specific) permit ties you to one employer named on the permit. An open permit lets you work for almost any employer, and is reserved for specific situations such as the spouse of a skilled worker or a recent graduate.
The trap that restarts the clock is the LMIA question. Many closed permits require the employer to hold a Labour Market Impact Assessment from ESDC first, while LMIA-exempt streams skip that step under treaties or public-policy categories. Picking the wrong stream means filing the wrong application.
Read the work permits in Canada complete guide, or hire a work permit consultant to build the file.
Study Permits
A study permit authorizes full-time study at a designated learning institution. Approval often turns less on your acceptance letter and more on two things an officer reads for: whether you will leave at the end of your studies, and whether your funds are genuine and traceable.
A study permit also opens later doors. Time studying in Canada supports a future post-graduation work permit, which in turn supports a permanent residence application. The sequence rewards planning the transition early.
Read the study permits in Canada complete guide, or hire a study permit consultant for the PAL, proof of funds, and refusal-prevention work.
Post-Graduation Work Permit
A post-graduation work permit is a one-time open work permit for graduates of eligible Canadian programs. Its length is tied to the length of your study program, up to a maximum set by IRCC.
The friction point is timing. You must apply within the window after your final marks, your study permit must still be valid at the right moment, and program eligibility rules have tightened. A misread date here cannot be undone.
The graduate route is covered in depth inside the study permits in Canada guide, or hire a PGWP consultant to time the application correctly.
Visitor Visa (TRV)
A visitor visa, or Temporary Resident Visa, lets you enter Canada for tourism, family visits, or short business trips. An officer assesses whether you hold strong ties to your home country and enough funds for the visit.
A refused visitor visa is common, and often fixable. The refusal usually names a reason, such as weak ties or unclear funds, and a stronger second application can answer it directly.
Hire a visitor visa consultant to build that case, or for local help see visitor visa Toronto.
Super Visa
A Super Visa is for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. It allows stays of up to five years per entry and is valid for up to ten years, far longer than a standard visitor visa.
The two common blockers are the minimum income the child in Canada must show, and the private medical insurance the parent must hold. Both carry specific rules that change.
Hire a Super Visa consultant to handle the income test and the insurance proof.
Temporary Resident Permit
A Temporary Resident Permit authorizes entry or stay for someone who is otherwise inadmissible, when the reason to enter outweighs the risk. It is discretionary and case-specific.
This is a precise legal argument, not a form. The application must show why your entry is justified despite the inadmissibility, with evidence an officer can act on.
Hire a temporary resident permit consultant to frame the argument.
Why Work With a Licensed RCIC
A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant is one of the few non-lawyer professionals IRCC authorizes to represent you. The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants licenses each RCIC, sets the conduct code, and runs a public complaints process. An unlicensed "consultant" sits outside that framework, and if your file is mishandled you have no recourse through the CICC. Verify any practitioner on the CICC register before you sign.
When you hire Mirzoyan Immigration, your questions go directly to a licensed RCIC. Not an intake coordinator. Not a call center. The consultant who builds your file is the consultant who answers your messages. That is the One on One Advisory standard, and it holds from the first call through to the decision.
Narek Mirzoyan is RCIC # R1005184. Vahe Mirzoyan is RCIC # R514223. Both are Paralegals of the Law Society of Ontario, and both are listed on the CICC public register.
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Temporary Residence Help in Your Area
Mirzoyan Immigration serves clients across Canada, in person, online, or by phone. For local detail, each city page carries its own scope:
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Temporary residence is permission to be in Canada for a set period as a visitor, student, or worker. It is granted through a visitor visa, study permit, work permit, or a related status, and it does not lead directly to permanent residence on its own.
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Most foreign nationals need a work permit. The type depends on your job offer and employer. A closed permit ties you to one employer; an open permit lets you work for most employers. A graduate of a Canadian school may qualify for a post-graduation work permit.
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Often yes, but not automatically. Canadian work or study experience can support a later permanent residence application through Express Entry or a provincial program. Each pathway has its own requirements, so plan the transition before your temporary status expires.
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IRCC charges its own government fees per application, and those change over time. Mirzoyan Immigration charges a separate flat professional fee, agreed upfront. Book a consultation for a quote specific to your application.
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IRCC charges its own government fees per application, and those change over time. Mirzoyan Immigration charges a separate flat professional fee, agreed upfront. Book a consultation for a quote specific to your application.
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Yes. Most temporary residence applications are filed online from your home country. Mirzoyan Immigration serves clients across Canada and abroad, in person, online, or by phone.
Find Your Temporary Residence Path
The right permit depends on facts an officer reads closely, and the wrong choice restarts the clock and the fees.
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A licensed RCIC will match your profile to the right pathway and review your file before submission.
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This page is general information about Canadian temporary residence and is not legal or immigration advice. Individual circumstances vary. For advice on your situation, book a consultation with a licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.