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 Permanent Residency Refusal Due to Spouse's Involvement in Crimes Against Humanity
The Federal Court upheld an officer's decision to deny a permanent residency application because there were reasonable grounds to believe the applicant's spouse was involved in crimes against humanity. The officer relied on reports indicating systematic torture and human rights violations within the Chinese police force, as well as the spouse's high-ranking position and long-term involvement.
Federal Court Rejects Judicial Review Over Immigration Appeal Process
Federal Court Declares Work Permit Refusal Unreasonable Due to Lack of Analysis
In a recent Federal Court decision, a work permit application was refused unreasonably because the officer did not properly consider the applicant's request for status restoration under the relevant regulations.
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Application for Judicial Review on State Protection
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Refugee Appeal Division Decision
Federal Court Rejects Incomplete Citizenship Application
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review for Unreasonable Visa Decision
Federal Court Overturns Immigration Decision Due to Lack of Justification
Federal Court Rejects Self-Employed Visa Applicant's Judicial Review
In a recent Federal Court decision, a self-employed visa applicant's attempt to overturn a refusal decision was dismissed. The court ruled that the decision was fair and reasonable, rejecting claims of procedural unfairness.
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Claim Due to Lack of Proof
Federal Court Rejects Permanent Residence Application Due to Misrepresentation
Federal Court Overturns Visa Refusal Due to Unreasonable Decision
Federal Court Delays Hearing on Certified Tribunal Record Review
Federal Court Upholds Denial of Permanent Residency for Adopted Children
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review application, upholding the decision to deny permanent residency to applicants who failed to provide sufficient evidence of a genuine parent-child relationship under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.