Okay.
Of the applications being processed, how many are inland, and how many are outland?
Maybe I can get those numbers from the officials. If I can get the breakdown, both in percentage and in actual numbers, of how many have been received by IRCC and how many have been processed, that would be very helpful.
I'll turn to the issue of dual intent. If someone applies with dual intent, they can't be denied simply on the grounds of having dual intent. However, it is possible that by virtue of having dual intent, the bar to convince an immigration officer that they will leave Canada according to paragraph 179(b) is more difficult. That seems to be playing out in the evidence given the number of families that have been rejected.
Dual intent does nothing to negate paragraph 179(b). If you have a loved one in Canada, would that not put you at a disadvantage in trying to convince the officer that you will indeed leave Canada after your visa is due?