Immigration & Refugee

Federal Court Rejects Start-Up Work Permit Challenge

A person seeking a a person work permit in Canada had their application refused by an a person because it was submitted after the expiry of their commitment certificate. The Federal Court dismissed a challenge to this decision, ruling that applications must be made while the certificate is still valid.

Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Due to Unreasonableness

Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Unfounded Credibility Concerns

The Federal Court granted a judicial review application after finding that an officer's refusal of a refugee application was based on unreasonable credibility concerns. The officer had raised doubts about the applicant's credibility based on perceived contradictions in his testimony, but the court found that these contradictions were not real.

Federal Court Rejects Judicial Review of Visa Refusal Due to Misrepresentation

The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review after a visa officer refused a study permit and found the applicant inadmissible for misrepresentation. The court ruled that the officer's decision was reasonable based on the evidence available.

Federal Court Dismisses Study Permit Misrepresentation Case

The Federal Court dismissed a claimant's application to review a a person officer's decision to refuse their study permit and find them inadmissible for misrepresentation. The court found that the officer's decision was reasonable based on the information available at the time of the decision.

Federal Court Allows Judicial Review Due to Mismanagement of Domestic Abuse Case

Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of Security Certificate Decision

Federal Court Dismisses Study Permit Refusal Appeal

A person from Cameroon applied for a study permit but was refused by an immigration officer. They then tried to challenge this decision in court, but their case was dismissed because they did not provide enough proof that they could afford to study and live in Canada as planned.

Federal Court Overturns Unreasonable Work Permit Denial

In this case, the Federal Court found that an immigration officer’s refusal of a work permit application was unreasonable. The court emphasized that the genuineness of a job offer should be assessed based on its terms and needs rather than assumptions about the employer's address.

Federal Court Sets Aside Delegate Decision in Refugee Case

In this case, the Federal Court ruled that the government's a person to deport a a person based on security concerns was unreasonable. The court set aside the a person and ordered it to be reviewed again by another official. This outcome means the claimant can remain in Canada until the new review is completed.

Federal Court Rejects Refugee Claim Over Access to South Africa Residency

Federal Court Rejects Study Permit Application for Insufficient Evidence

The Federal Court dismissed an application for a study permit because the claimant did not provide enough evidence to prove his financial capacity and intention to leave Canada after completing his studies.

Federal Court Orders Redetermination of PRRA with Abeyance Consideration

The Federal Court ruled that a decision refusing a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) must be reconsidered. The court found the original analysis insufficient and ordered a new assessment, considering if the PRRA should wait for another application's outcome first.

Federal Court Sets Aside Admissibility Decision Due to Procedural Fairness Breach

Permanent Residence Application Rejected Unreasonably

Federal Court Allows Judicial Review Application on Admissibility Decision

A person challenging their inadmissibility status under Canadian immigration law won part of their case but lost other parts. The Federal Court allowed the judicial review application but did not grant a a person stay of proceedings.

Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Work Permit Denial Based on Insufficient Evidence Consideration

Federal Court Sets Aside PRRA Decision Due to Inadequate Risk Analysis

Federal Court Dismisses Refugee Claim Due to Access to Permanent Residency in South Africa

The Federal Court dismissed a refugee claim by citizens of Türkiye who were denied protection because they had access to permanent residency in South Africa with similar rights to nationals. The court found that the a person Division’s decision was reasonable and followed established legal principles.

Federal Court Grants Judicial Review for Permanent Residence Appeal

A court granted judicial review for an applicant who sought permanent residency based on humanitarian reasons. The refusal of the application was deemed unreasonable because it did not properly address key points raised by the applicant.