Canada has introduced new regulations that grant immigration officers the power to cancel temporary resident documents, including electronic travel authorizations (eTAs), temporary resident visas (TRVs), and work and study permits, under specific circumstances.
The changes, reported by Immigration News Canada (INC), are intended to improve border security and support the immigration system.
The amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations give immigration and border services officers greater authority to manage issues related to temporary resident status.
Reasons for cancellation of temporary resident documents
Under the new regulations, there are several specific circumstances under which temporary resident documents can be canceled. These include:
Examples of scenarios involving document cancellation
The changes to the rules bring several new scenarios that may lead to cancellation:
There are several steps temporary residents can take to avoid issues with their status under these new regulations: