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 for Refugee Claimants
Federal Court Rules Limitation Periods Do Not Apply to Citizenship Revocation
The Federal Court ruled that the limitation periods under the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act and the Federal Courts Act do not apply to the statutory revocation process under the Citizenship Act. This means that the action to revoke citizenship based on false representation or fraud is not subject to a time limit for filing the claim.
Federal Court Dismisses Challenge to Admissibility Hearings Based on Organized Criminality
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Overturning Refugee Protection Cessation
The Federal Court granted an application for judicial review, overturning a decision on a refugee's cessation of protection. The court found that the Refugee Protection Division's decision was unreasonable.
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Claim Due to Viable Internal Flight Alternative
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Protection Claim on Reasonableness Review
Federal Court Upholds Visa Refusal for Vietnamese Family
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Status Application
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Visa Officer's Failure to Consider Educational Benefits
The Federal Court granted judicial review of a visa officer's decision refusing a study permit and work permit application. The court found the visa officer failed to consider the applicant's evidence about the benefits of the proposed educational program.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review of Work Permit Denial
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Procedural Unfairness
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Due to Procedural Fairness Breach
The Federal Court granted an application for judicial review because the decision-makers did not inform the applicant of specific concerns related to their application. This breach of procedural fairness led to the decision being overturned.
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of Visa Officer's Decision on Self-Employed Person's Application
Federal Court Orders Redetermination of Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds Application
Federal Court Dismisses Moot Application for Leave and Judicial Review
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review of PRRA Application
The Federal Court granted a judicial review of a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment application, finding the decision unreasonable due to contradictory findings and errors in analyzing the applicant's risk under sections 96 and 97 of the IRPA.
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Protection Claim Due to Adequate State Protection
The Federal Court dismissed a claimant's application for refugee protection, ruling that the state protection in Trinidad and Tobago was adequate. The Court upheld the Refugee Appeal Division's decision, rejecting the claimant's arguments about the credibility of their narrative and the availability of state protection.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review for Temporary Resident Visa Application
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Protection Claim
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of a decision denying refugee status to a claimant from Pakistan. The Court ruled that the claimant did not provide enough evidence to prove a real danger of harm in the future, as required by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.