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 Unreasonable Refugee Appeal Decision
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Status Claim Due to Lack of Credibility
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Refugee Appeal Division's Internal Flight Alternative Decision
Federal Court Rejects Appeal Over Incomplete Police Certificate in Permanent Residence Application
Federal Court Rejects Removal Deferral Request
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Claim as Unfounded
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review application, upholding the decision that the claimant's refugee claim was manifestly unfounded due to lack of credible evidence and inconsistencies in testimony and documents.
Federal Court Rejects Mandamus Application Due to Lack of Special Reasons
Federal Court Rejects Innocent Mistake Exception for Misrepresentation
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review, upholding a decision that a claimant was inadmissible for misrepresentation under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The court ruled that the claimant's argument of an innocent mistake exception did not apply.
Claimant Seeks Refund for Unfiled Immigration Application - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Federal Court Sets Aside Officer's Decision Due to Insufficient Explanation
The Federal Court ruled that an officer's decision to deny a visa application was invalid because the officer did not provide enough detail on how the omission of previous visa refusals could affect the administration of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Federal Court Rules Refugee Appeal Division's Rejection of New Evidence Unreasonable
Federal Court Overturns Visa Officer's Decision Due to Misinterpretation of Facts
The Federal Court overturned a visa officer's decision because the officer made a mistake in interpreting the applicant's family ties. The court found that the officer's decision was based on an incorrect understanding of the evidence.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review on Refugee Status Decision
Federal Court Quashes Visa Denial for Lack of Justification
The Federal Court overturned a decision by a visa officer to deny a temporary resident visa to an individual. The court found the officer's reasoning insufficiently justified, particularly regarding the applicant's family ties outside Canada.
Federal Court Denies Start-Up Visa Work Permit Application
Federal Court Rejects Super Visa Application for Insufficient Financial Proof
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review on Immigration Application
The Federal Court granted a judicial review of an immigration application due to the Officer's flawed reasoning and lack of justification. The Court found that the Officer's decision lacked transparency, intelligibility, and justification, failing to properly evaluate the evidence presented.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds
Federal Court Rejects Motion to Reconsider Immigration Case
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review Application Due to Non-Compliance
In an immigration case, the Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review because the applicant did not follow the Court's protocol and failed to prove a solicitor-client relationship.