As part of our study on international students, we discussed the issue of dual intent.
An Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada officer might refuse to grant a super visa to an individual on the grounds that, in their opinion, the individual will not return to their country once their stay in Canada is over. At the same time, that person can apply for permanent residence here.
Again, is that not a dual intent situation? Wouldn't that be risky?
Because of the visa's length of stay, the risk is even greater that these individuals' applications will be rejected because an officer might believe that they will not return to their country afterwards.
Given that, perhaps another guideline is in order.
What do you think?