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 Inadmissibility for Crimes Against Humanity
Federal Court Overturns H&C Relief Denial
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of Visa Application Decision
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Refugee Status Cessation Decision
Federal Court Rejects Asylum Claim Due to Lack of Credible Evidence
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review of Visa Refusal
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review of a visa refusal for a citizen of Iran. The court found the visa officer's decision reasonable because the claimant did not provide enough information about her trip to Canada.
Federal Court Upholds Officer's Decision on Marriage Genuineness in Immigration Case
The Federal Court dismissed a challenge to an immigration officer's decision regarding the genuineness of a marriage. The officer determined that the marriage was not genuine and was entered into primarily for obtaining permanent residency. The Court upheld the officer's decision, finding it reasonable and procedurally fair.
Federal Court Upholds Immigration Officer's Decision on Genuine Marriage
In a recent Federal Court decision, the court upheld an immigration officer's decision that a marriage was not genuine and was entered primarily for the purpose of obtaining permanent residency in Canada. The court found the officer's decision to be reasonable and made in a fair manner.
Federal Court Finds Immigration Officer's Decision Unreasonable Due to Inadequate Consideration of Learning
The Federal Court decided that an immigration officer's refusal of a humanitarian and compassionate application was unreasonable because the officer did not properly consider the applicant's learning disability and failed to assess all relevant factors comprehensively.
Federal Court Upholds Officer's Genuine Marriage Determination
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review, supporting an officer's decision that a marriage was not genuine and was entered into primarily for the purpose of obtaining permanent residence in Canada. The officer's decision was based on the applicant's own evidence and known relationships, without relying on outside information.
Federal Court Upholds Genuine Marriage Decision for Immigration Purposes
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Marriage Genuineness in Immigration Case
Federal Court Upholds Immigration Officer's Decision on Marriage Genuineness
Federal Court Upholds Citizenship Grant Amid Physical Presence Challenge
Federal Court Overturns Visa Officer's Work Permit Denial for Insufficient Reasoning
The Federal Court overturned a visa officer's decision to deny a work permit application because the officer's reasons were not clear enough. The court highlighted the importance of providing adequate explanations in administrative decisions.
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review on Refugee Claim
The Federal Court allowed an application for judicial review, finding that the decision-maker's analysis was unreasonable for failing to consider the totality of the circumstances when evaluating whether an individual had a well-founded fear of persecution or faced a risk under section 97 of the IRPA.