Visa Officer Guidance
Dual Intent Visa Assessment Guide
Understand Section 22(2) of the IRPA and how to prove temporary intent during permanent residency applications.
⚖️ Section 22(2) of the IRPA:
The law states: *"An intention on the part of a foreign national to become a permanent resident does not preclude them from becoming a temporary resident if the officer is satisfied that they will leave Canada by the end of the period authorized for their stay."*
Dual Intent Risk Diagnostic
Answer the questions below to assess your home ties profile:
Key Principles of Dual Intent Evaluation
IRCC visa officers are instructed to assess dual intent temporary applications under these guidelines:
- Ties to the Home Country: The officer must evaluate whether you have sufficient economic, social, or family anchors in your home country that would compel you to leave Canada if your permit expires.
- Adequate Funds: You must prove you can support yourself in Canada without resorting to unauthorized employment.
- CEC / Student Intent: IRCC policy acknowledges that temporary workers and students are *encouraged* to seek permanent pathways like the Canadian Experience Class. Having an active Express Entry profile or provincial nominee file is **not** grounds for automatic temporary visa refusal, as long as temporary conditions are satisfied.
Assessment Factors
Enabling StatuteSection 22(2) IRPA
Refusal ClauseSection 179(b) IRPR
Draw History impactNeutral
PR Profile linkagePermitted