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1. What is a temporary resident?
A temporary resident is a foreign national who is legally authorized to enter Canada for temporary purposes.
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.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada processes these applications under several categories:

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2. What are the requirements for visitors?
VISITOR VISA REQUIREMENTS |
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VISITOR VISA EXEMPTIONS |
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ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (eTA) |
An eTA is a requirement for all visa-exempt foreign nationals who wish to fly to or transit through Canada. Exceptions: US citizens / holders of a valid Canadian visa i holders of a valid Canadian status re-entering Canada after visiting US or St. Pierre and Miquelon / French citizens living and flying directly from St. Pierre and Miquelon. |
3. What are the requirements for temporary workers?
LMIA (if applicable). Temporary resident visa / eTA (if applicable). Job offer / contract. Proof of financial support. Police certificate and medical examination might be required |
LMIA Exemptions |
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Work Permit Exemptions |
Examples: street performers, disc jockeys, traveling circus, guest artists working within a Canadian group, wrestlers, people who will perform at a private event (wedding), air show performers, rodeo contestants, artists attending/working a showcase, film producers (business visitors), film/recording studio users (limited to small groups renting studios, business visitors) and people doing guest spots on Canadian television and radio broadcasts (news programs) |
Work Permit will not be issued if: |
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Global Skills Strategy |
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