Immigration & Refugee
Immigration & Refugee judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Federal Court Upholds RAD’s Credibility Findings in Refugee Case
The Federal Court dismissed an appeal against a decision made by the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) regarding a family’s refugee claim from India. The court upheld a person’s conclusion that the applicants' claims lacked credibility due to inconsistencies and insufficient supporting evidence.
Federal Court Sets Aside PRRA Refusal Due to Misapprehension of Evidence
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review of TRV Refusal Due to Unreasonable Assessment
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review of Refugee Appeal Division Decision
Federal Court Upholds Work Permit and Visa Refusals
A court upheld an immigration officer’s refusal to grant a work permit and temporary resident a person due to lack of sufficient proof of financial stability. The claimant argued that the officer's decision was unreasonable and procedurally unfair but failed to convince the Court otherwise.
Federal Court Grants Visa Application Review After Officer Error
A person seeking a temporary resident a person had their application reviewed by the Federal Court after an immigration officer made an error in not considering new documents. The court ruled that the original refusal should be reconsidered by a different officer.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review: TRV Refusal Unreasonable
In this case, the Federal Court reviewed a decision by an immigration officer who refused a temporary resident visa (TRV) application. The court found that the officer’s decision was unreasonable because it did not properly consider all of the applicant's evidence about their family and financial connections outside Canada.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review for Temporary Resident Visa Application
The Federal Court granted an application for judicial review, setting aside a decision on a temporary resident visa application and ordering a redetermination by a different officer. The court found that the original decision was made without considering updated documentation.
Federal Court Orders Redetermination of Refugee Appeal Due to Procedural Unfairness
A federal court judge ordered a refugee appeal decision to be redetermined due to procedural unfairness. The Refugee Appeal Division (a person) refused to consider new evidence and hold an oral hearing, which the judge found prevented the claimant from addressing serious credibility issues related to their sexual orientation.
Federal Court Upholds Work Permit and Visa Refusal Due to Insufficient Evidence
Federal Court dismisses PRRA judicial review
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review challenging a PRRA decision refusing protection under sections 96 and 97 of the IRPA. The court found the decision reasonable and meeting the statutory thresholds.
Federal Court dismisses refugee status claim for Mexico in 2026 FC 700
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of a Refugee Appeal Division decision denying refugee protection status to a Mexican citizen. The court found that a person's refusal to admit new evidence was reasonable and that the claimant failed to establish viable internal flight alternatives or show that relocation would be unreasonable.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review of H&C Application Rejection
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Due to Procedural Unfairness
In a Federal Court case, a judicial review was granted due to a breach of procedural fairness. The officer failed to give the applicant a fair chance to respond to concerns about their job abilities and the authenticity of the job offer.
Human Source Privilege and Civil Proceedings: Federal Court of Appeal Clarifies
The Federal Court of Appeal recently clarified that judges cannot make findings of fact and law based on privileged human source information in civil proceedings, ensuring the confidentiality of such information is maintained.
Federal Court dismisses refugee protection claim
Federal Court Reverses Denial of Permanent Residence on Compassionate Grounds
The Federal Court overturned a decision denying permanent residence to a claimant on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. The Court found the officer's assessment of the claimant's establishment in Canada unreasonable.
Federal Court Sets Aside Work Permit Refusal Due to Procedural Unfairness
The Federal Court overturned a work permit refusal because the decision-maker did not give the applicant enough chance to address concerns about her job skills and the legitimacy of the job offer. This highlights the importance of fair procedures in immigration decisions.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review: H&C Grounds Not Properly Considered
A person seeking permanent residency was denied by an immigration officer on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. The Federal Court granted judicial review, stating that the officer did not properly assess the applicant's specific situation and potential risks if returned to their home country.
Federal Court Dismisses PRRA Judicial Review Application
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review application challenging decisions refusing Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) applications based on alleged risks in India. The officer's a person was found reasonable as it properly considered the statutory risk framework and available evidence, despite new materials submitted after the a person.