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         Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
            PART 1: IMMIGRATION TO CANADA
               Division 3: Entering and Remaining in Canada
                  Status and Authorization to Enter

Temporary resident

22. (1) A foreign national becomes a temporary resident if an officer is satisfied that the foreign national has applied for that status, has met the obligations set out in paragraph 20(1)(b) and is not inadmissible.

Dual intent

(2) An intention by a foreign national to become a permanent resident does not preclude them from becoming a temporary resident if the officer is satisfied that they will leave Canada by the end of the period authorized for their stay.