Immigration & Refugee
Immigration & Refugee judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Visa Officer's Decision
The Federal Court granted judicial review of a visa officer's decision, finding the officer failed to address contrary evidence regarding the financial stability and social ties of the applicants. The Court ordered the matter to be redetermined by a different decision-maker.
Federal Court Dismisses Immigration Case Due to Judicial Comity
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review because of judicial comity, meaning the judge followed a previous decision made by another judge on the same issue.
Federal Court Dismisses Refugee Claimant's Judicial Review Application
Federal Court Upholds Refugee Claim Denial Due to Credibility Concerns
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Motion for Additional Evidence and Expedited Leave Application
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Claim Judicial Review Application
The Federal Court rejected a refugee claimant's attempt to overturn the Refugee Appeal Division's decision. The court found that the division's decision was reasonable and based on sufficient evidence.
Federal Court Upholds Negative Credibility Findings in Nigerian Bisexual Man's Refugee Case
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review challenging the denial of a refugee claim based on credibility issues. The Court found the Immigration and Refugee Protection Division's assessment of the applicant's evidence was reasonable and not unreasonable.
Federal Court grants judicial review of PRRA decision in inheritance dispute case
The Federal Court granted judicial review of a PRRA decision, ruling that the officer made errors in assessing new risks and failed to ensure procedural fairness by holding an oral hearing.
Federal Court Rejects Motion to Reconsider Refugee Protection Claim
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review on Best Interests of Child
Federal Court Rejects Permanent Resident Application on Humanitarian Grounds
Federal Court Upholds Exclusion of Permanent Resident from Refugee Protection
Federal Court Rules Visa Denial Unreasonable Due to Insufficient Justification
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to TRV Denial
Federal Court Declares Study Permit Rejection Unreasonable
Federal Court Upholds Penalties for LMIA Violations
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Protection Claims
The Federal Court dismissed a claim for judicial review of a decision rejecting refugee protection claims. The court found the evidence lacked credibility and did not establish a serious risk of persecution.
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Protection Claim for Internal Flight Alternative
Federal Court rejects refugee protection judicial review in Pakistan case
Federal Court Upholds Decision on Restoration Application for Different Authorization
In a recent Federal Court decision, an applicant challenged the refusal of their restoration application for a different authorization. The Court upheld the decision, emphasizing the consistency with statutory interpretation principles.