So after a lot of headaches, I've only recently discovered that the IMM 5708 is in fact only for those already in Canada. the forms title is to be read as "Remain in Canada as[:] a Visitor or [as a] Temporary Resident Permit Holder [while already here].

US citizens apply for a TRP through the LA consulate and use a different form that the consulate uses instead of the TRV (temporary resident Visa) that gets referenced for those countries that are Visa exempt like the USA is.

IM 1444 is the one the LA consulate accepts (I have verified this with the consulate) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/informa...ns/rehabil.asp

Need to fill out these forms as complete as possible given the circumstance. It's the form for being declared rehabbed but, as stated in the form's instruction guide, for those needing a TRP (since it's been less than 5 years required for other inadmissible remedies) they check the box at the top stating "for information only".

Complete as much as possible apparently means you don't need to have the FBI check and whatnot that would obviously be for proof of rehab. Basically you need to show is your reason, your funding for the trip, that your leaving after, and that what makes you inadmissible doesn't show a risk to Canadians if they let you in.

Providing photocopies of court papers showing charge/conviction, no jail time/injury/accident, tickets, travel and lodging reservations, bank statement and pay stub, and passport (including blank pages as outlined) should suffice for the immigration officer reviewing. Since I went to Germany for the 06 WC I'm also going to provide copies of documentation and passport stamps showing that trip as well to show the reason is not out of the ordinary.

According to a response I received from the LA consulate, the average time for a TRP processing is 2-3 weeks.

I think it's worth trying since it can mean a guarantee of entry ahead of getting to the border but from some reading it seems those with inadmissibility for a DUI with nothing else, that have solid documentation, will almost certainly get a TRP at the border.

FYI.. not sure if it's mentioned but TRP's CA$200 fee is now being waived for the first application. As part of an explanatory letter with my application, I am submitting a bank check but then requesting the waiving of the fee for completeness sake (in the event the waiving of the fee is not a guarantee). Applicants for any immigration service are refunded if they somehow overpay.