I've written to the minister about this, and I'll follow up with the minister about her specific case. I have consent to discuss her case on both the public record and with the minister.
Now while she awaits for their family's PR application to be processed, she applied for a TRV, for which her family was rejected. The IRCC agent cited paragraph 179(b) as the reason for the rejection, which occurred after IRCC's update to dual intent.
The minister has the ability to change this regulation that actively prevents spouses and children from reuniting. This call for action is also supported by the committee, in its most recent report tabled on May 13.
Will the minister suspend the use of paragraph 179(b), as called for by the community and recommended by CIMM?