Social science evidence
It may be helpful to include social science evidence to explain why the woman:
- may need to be excused from meeting conditions at the second stage of processing
- cannot show that she is more established in Canada
This evidence might include, for example, academic research, news articles, or reports by non-governmental organizations.
They can show how being in an abusive relationship, or living without status or with uncertain status is known to affect a woman’s ability to:
- support herself, or
- be a part of the community.
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