• 12 May 2025

Important Immigration Update: Canada Introduces New Rules for Cancelling Temporary Visas and Permits

Important Immigration Update: Canada Introduces New Rules for Cancelling Temporary Visas and Permits :

As of February 12, 2025, the Government of Canada has implemented significant amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), affecting how and when certain temporary immigration documents may be cancelled.

These changes impact:

Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTAs)

Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs)

Work Permits

Study Permits

Whether you're currently in Canada on a temporary status or planning to apply soon, it is crucial to understand how these changes might affect your case—and how to stay protected.

What Has Changed?

The updated regulations give immigration officers more authority to cancel temporary documents either automatically or at their discretion. Here’s a quick breakdown:

1. Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTAs)

An eTA can now be cancelled if:

You become a permanent resident

Your passport is lost, stolen, or replaced

You are found inadmissible

It was issued in error

2. Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs)

Your TRV may be cancelled if:

You no longer meet the requirements for entry

You've received another immigration document (like a TRP)

You are unlikely to leave Canada as required

There’s a change in your admissibility or it was issued by mistake

3. Work Permits

Work permits may be cancelled:

Automatically if you become a PR or pass away

Discretionarily if they were issued in error or if you're found inadmissible

4. Study Permits

Study permits follow similar rules, with automatic cancellation upon obtaining PR or death, and discretionary cancellation for administrative errors or inadmissibility.

 What Should You Do if You’re Affected?

If your document was cancelled or you're unsure whether these changes apply to you, here are some legitimate steps that can be taken:

 Apply for a new document (eTA, TRV, Work/Study permit) if you remain eligible

 Restore your status (within 90 days) if you're inside Canada

 File a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) if you are now inadmissible

 Submit a Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) application in complex or vulnerable cases

 Conduct a full case audit to identify risks, especially if you’ve changed status or passport

 Why You Should Work With a Licensed Immigration Consultant

These regulatory changes may seem technical, but their impact is very real: a visa or permit you thought was valid can now be cancelled without notice.

Most individuals are unaware that small changes—like a new passport, a job loss, or even applying for PR—can trigger cancellation.

This is where working with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) is critical. At [Your Firm Name], we stay up to date on all legislative changes and help clients:

Navigate risks and protect their legal status

Reapply properly with updated documentation

Handle refusals, cancellations, or restoration requests

Prepare compelling legal submissions and remedy strategies

Take Action Today

If you're currently on a temporary visa or permit, or have recently had one cancelled or refused, don’t wait until it's too late. We offer a confidential case review to identify your options and prepare a personalized solution.

Book a consultation today

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