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By Prabhpreet Kaur Sangha<\/a>, lawyer at Lawgical Law Corporation \u00b7 Reviewed November 14, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Prabhpreet Kaur Sangha is a lawyer at Lawgical Law Corporation, called to the BC bar in 2019, and a member of the Law Society of British Columbia<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Updated November 14, 2026: IRCC’s family violence TRP instructions (modified April 4, 2025), Ministerial Instructions MI82 and IRCC’s options page (modified March 12, 2026) checked that day.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Who it’s for:<\/strong> someone in Canada, out of status, abused by a spouse or common-law partner, whose PR depended on staying in the relationship.<\/p>\n

What you get:<\/strong> a permit for at least 12 months, a fee-free open work permit and study permit, and health coverage, including for your children.<\/p>\n

Why a lawyer:<\/strong> officers often decide on the paper file alone, so the first submission has to prove the abuse and the reasons to stay. Why a lawyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Book a consultation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Safety first.<\/strong> In danger now? Call 9-1-1. VictimLinkBC, 24\/7 in many languages: 1-800-563-0808 (call or text). Shelters near you: sheltersafe.ca<\/a>. IRCC Client Support Centre: 1-888-242-2100 (choose the option for victims of abuse).<\/p>\n

If someone checks your phone or computer, use a private window and clear your history after reading. Quick exit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Our immigration lawyers<\/p>\n

\"SundeepSundeep S. Grewal<\/span>Barrister and Solicitor<\/span><\/a>\"PrabhpreetPrabhpreet Kaur Sangha<\/span>Barrister and Solicitor<\/span><\/a>\"PardeepPardeep S. Grewal<\/span>Barrister and Solicitor<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
\nAbout our lawyers<\/summary>\n
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Sundeep S. Grewal<\/a><\/strong> founded Lawgical Law Corporation and argues immigration cases at the Immigration and Refugee Board and the Federal Court of Canada.<\/p>\n

Prabhpreet Kaur Sangha<\/a><\/strong> focuses on refugee claims, immigration appeals, inadmissibility, detention reviews and Federal Court cases, and has presented at Continuing Legal Education seminars and the National Immigration Conference.<\/p>\n

Pardeep S. Grewal<\/a><\/strong> is an immigration and estates lawyer known for clear communication and practical strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

The temporary resident permit for victims of family violence (often called the FV TRP or family violence TRP) is a special permit for people whose path to permanent residence collapsed because of abuse. It gives you status while you leave the relationship and decide what to do next. The rules changed on February 4, 2025: the minimum length went from 6 to 12 months, and the fees for the permit, the work and study permits and biometrics are now waived for first and later permits. Many guides online still say 6 months.<\/p>\n

Lawgical Law Corporation<\/a>, an immigration law firm in Surrey, Abbotsford and Vancouver, BC, prepares family violence TRP applications and the H&C applications that usually follow; this guide is by Prabhpreet Kaur Sangha.<\/p>\n

Who qualifies for a TRP for family violence<\/h2>\n

Under Ministerial Instructions MI82, the officer must find reasonable grounds to believe that you:<\/p>\n