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PARTIE 1 : Immigration au CanadaSECTION 3 : Entrée et séjour au Canada
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Exemptions

Exemptions

🍁 En termes simples

A person can have permanent immigrant intent (wanting to stay in Canada permanently) while applying for temporary status (visitor, student, worker). This is known as "dual intent" and is permitted under the IRPA — an officer cannot refuse entry solely because an applicant also intends to apply for permanent residence.

Affects: Immigration applicants (economic, family, humanitarian)
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