Immigration & Refugee
Immigration & Refugee judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Federal Court Sets Aside Refusal to Reopen Danger Opinion
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit
Federal Court Rejects PRRA Judicial Review Claim
Federal Court Rejects Mandamus Request for Work Permit
Federal Court Upholds Refugee Appeal Division Decision
Federal Court Overturns Decision Due to Unreasonable Ruling
Federal Court Grants Stay of Removal for Claimants Seeking Judicial Review
The Federal Court granted a stay of removal for the claimants, who were facing deportation after unsuccessful refugee claims. The court ruled that the claimants were entitled to a statutory stay under section 231 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review of PRRA Decision
Federal Court Orders Finalization of Permanent Residence Application Due to Unreasonable Delay
Federal Court Rejects Study Permit Application Due to Insufficient Financial Evidence
The Federal Court dismissed a claimant's application for judicial review after the claimant failed to provide clear evidence of the source of his financial resources. The court ruled that the claimant did not meet the requirements for a study permit due to insufficient evidence on the source of his funds.
Federal Court Rejects Mandamus Claim Over PR Application Delay
The Federal Court dismissed a Syrian refugee family's application for an Order of mandamus, ruling that the delay in processing their permanent residence application in Quebec was reasonable. The court considered the complexities of the program and the expected processing time.
Federal Court Rejects Claim Over PR Application Processing Delay
Federal Court Rejects Claim for Permanent Residence Based on Humanitarian Grounds
The Federal Court rejected an application for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, upholding the decision of the immigration officer. The court found that the officer's decision was reasonable and supported by the evidence.
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review of Reconsideration Decision
The Federal Court dismissed a claimant's attempt to review a decision on their application for permanent residency through a reconsideration process. The dismissal was due to the claimant's failure to properly pursue the initial judicial review application.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Procedural Fairness Breach
Federal Court Dismisses Untimely Judicial Review Application
Federal Court Rejects Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds Application
Refugee Protection Claim Rejected for Lack of Credible Identity Evidence
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review on Oral Hearing Denial
Federal Court Orders New Hearing for Refugee Appeal Due to Credibility Issues
The Federal Court ordered a new hearing for a a person appeal because the a person Appeal Division did not allow an oral hearing when there were serious questions about the claimant's credibility. The court ruled that this was unfair and against the law, requiring another panel to reconsider the case with an oral hearing.