Reason 40 of 50 · Travel history, immigration history and credibility
Classified asIRPA 22(2) / R179(b)
The applicant may genuinely hope to become a permanent resident in the future while also seeking a temporary visit now. Dual intent is legally recognized, but the applicant must still satisfy the officer that they will leave when required if temporary status ends.
IRPA section 22(2) expressly provides that an intention to become a permanent resident does not prevent temporary residence if the officer is satisfied the applicant will leave by the end of the authorized stay.
Pending PR/sponsorship history, purpose of current visit, compliance plan, ties and whether the application candidly addresses the two intentions.
The same situation, presented two ways. The right-hand column is what a reapplication needs to look like.
Do not falsely deny a legitimate long-term immigration plan. Explain that the present application is temporary and how the applicant will comply with status while any permanent process follows its own legal pathway.
Assuming a pending PR case guarantees a visitor visa; hiding a sponsorship application; saying the applicant has “no immigration intent” when IRCC already knows otherwise.
A sponsored spouse can have a permanent-residence intention and still seek a temporary visit, but temporary compliance must still be established.
You cannot fix a reason you have not read. Your GCMS notes contain the officer's own words about your file, and requesting them is free — we publish every step.
[S1], [S6], [S5]. This page is general information, not legal advice.The applicant may genuinely hope to become a permanent resident in the future while also seeking a temporary visit now. Dual intent is legally recognized, but the applicant must still satisfy the officer that they will leave when required if temporary status ends.
IRPA section 22(2) expressly provides that an intention to become a permanent resident does not prevent temporary residence if the officer is satisfied the applicant will leave by the end of the authorized stay.
Pending PR/sponsorship history, purpose of current visit, compliance plan, ties and whether the application candidly addresses the two intentions.
Do not falsely deny a legitimate long-term immigration plan. Explain that the present application is temporary and how the applicant will comply with status while any permanent process follows its own legal pathway.
Assuming a pending PR case guarantees a visitor visa; hiding a sponsorship application; saying the applicant has “no immigration intent” when IRCC already knows otherwise.
No. IRCC states that refiling the same information will likely not change the decision. A reapplication has to answer the specific concern the officer recorded — which is why you should read your GCMS notes first and find out exactly what that concern was.
Most refusals cite more than one concern, and only one of them is usually decisive. Your GCMS notes say which. Get them free, or send them to us and we will tell you exactly what to fix.