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 Immigration Decision for Lack of Procedural Fairness
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Protection Claim Due to Lack of Credibility
The Federal Court dismissed a refugee protection claim in 2026, upholding the decision of the Refugee Appeal Division. The court found that the claimant's evidence lacked credibility and procedural fairness was maintained throughout the process.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review on Unreasonable Decision Regarding Permanent Residence
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review of Refugee Appeal Decision
The Federal Court granted judicial review of the Refugee Appeal Division's decision, finding it unreasonable due to an analytical gap in its reasoning regarding the applicant's safety in relocation to Biratnagar.
Federal Court Rejects Stay of Removal Motion
Federal Court Grants Stay of Removal Pending Judicial Review
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Insufficient Reasons
Federal Court Upholds Termination of Refugee Status After Voluntary Returns
Federal Court Upholds Rejection of Permanent Residency Application
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review, upholding an officer's decision that rejected a permanent residency application due to a lack of genuine employment offer. The officer found that the employment offer was not genuine because no specific reasons were given for why a 16.5-year-old youth required full-time care.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review: Decision Overturned Due to Lack of Transparency
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Negative Refugee Decision
The Federal Court dismissed a challenge to a negative decision by the Refugee Protection Division regarding refugee status. The Court ruled that the claimant did not prove the decision was unreasonable.
Federal Court Rejects Application for Right to Counsel in Immigration Processes
Federal Court Upholds Denial of Refugee Status
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of a decision denying refugee status. The court concluded that the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to support his claims of persecution and that the decision respected procedural fairness.
Federal Court of Appeal Allows Consideration of Duress in Immigration Cases
Federal Court Upholds Visa Refusal Over Consistency Concerns
Federal Court dismisses judicial review of inadmissibility decision
Federal Court Rejects Appeal Against Immigration Decision
The Federal Court rejected an appeal challenging an immigration officer's decision to deny a humanitarian and compassionate application. The court found that the officer's decision was reasonable based on the evidence presented and the relevant legal standards.
Federal Court Sets Aside RAD Decision on Internal Flight Alternative
The Federal Court found the RAD's decision unreasonable for failing to properly consider evidence of persecution risk. The Court noted that the RAD did not adequately address the links between the claimant's experiences and those of her family members, nor did it fully consider the evidence regarding the motivations of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel to persecute the claimant and her family in Mérida.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review for Work Permit Refusals
The Federal Court granted an application for judicial review, setting aside decisions regarding work permit refusals and remitting the matter for redetermination by a different decision-maker. The court found the decisions unreasonable and lacking justification.