TRP vs H&C. What is the Difference?

10.02.2025 05:30 AM

These are two of the tools you can use to overcome ineligibilities and inadmissabilities

In this blog, We will simply differentiate the two exemption options for you to come to Canada. 


Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), as the name says, is merely to overcome ineligibilities and/or inadmissabilities for you to be able to come to Canada temporarily. Whereas, Humatatiran and Compassionate Application is for you to be granted exemptions and get permanent resident status.


The TRP Holders, however, have the opportunity to become PR under the Permit Holder Class. Temporary resident permit (TRP) holders may be eligible to apply for permanent residence as members of the permit holder class if all of the following apply:


  • they have not become inadmissible on any grounds other than those for which the original TRP was issued
  • they currently hold a valid TRP
  • they have resided continuously in Canada as a permit holder for three to five years, depending on the nature of their original inadmissibility.

Applicants in the permit holder class must also meet the other requirements as outlined in the Act and Regulations.

There is no discretion involved in granting permanent resident status to a member of the permit holder class who meets the applicable requirements.

If you are ineligible and/or you are inadmissable to Canada, one of these tools maybe applicable to you.

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Ryan Jacob