A TRP holder is not a permanent resident — even after years of continuous TRP. The transition between the two is procedural and conditional; it does not happen automatically.
TRP — temporary residence
Tied to an underlying ground (work, study, business, family). Renewable. Expires when the ground expires. Cannot itself form the basis for further residence — only the ground beneath it can.
PR — permanent residence
Not tied to a single ongoing ground. Subject to stricter qualifying conditions including (typically) continuous prior TRP for a defined number of years, specific eligibility categories, and language / integration requirements where applicable.
The transition
PR is applied for, not granted automatically. Eligibility paths include continuous TRP for the requisite period, marriage-based routes after qualifying duration, and certain investment / contribution routes.
What changes practically
PR removes the dependency on the underlying ground. Loss of job, completion of studies, dissolution of company — none of these terminate PR. They terminate TRP.
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