Immigration & Refugee
Immigration & Refugee judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Federal Court Rejects TRP Application Due to Immigration History
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of a decision refusing a Temporary Resident Permit to a foreign national. The Court found the decision reasonable considering the applicant's history of remaining in Canada without status and non-compliance with conditions.
Federal Court Sets Aside PRRA Denial for Lack of Oral Hearing
A federal judge ruled that denying a a person protection request without allowing the applicant to speak in person is unfair. This decision sets aside the original denial, giving the claimant another chance at assessment with proper procedures.
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of PRRA Decision
Federal Court Overturns PRRA Decision Due to Officer Oversight
The Federal Court allowed an appeal against a decision made by a PRRA officer who refused a claimant's application for refugee protection. The court found that the officer did not properly consider the claimant's family history, which is important when assessing risk under immigration law.
Federal Court Rejects Work Permit Restoration Application
A person applied for a work permit to restore their temporary resident status in Canada but missed the 90-day deadline. The Federal Court ruled against them, stating that applications must be made within this period to qualify for restoration.
Federal Court Upholds Refusal of Work Permit Application Outside Restoration Window
Federal Court Rejects Open Work Permit Challenge Due to Insufficient Financial Evidence
Federal Court Upholds eTA Refusal Due to Misrepresentation
A person's application for an electronic travel authorization (a person) was refused by a person because they were found to have misrepresented important information on their application. When they challenged this decision through a judicial review, the Federal Court upheld the refusal, finding that the applicant knew about previous refusals and did not disclose them.
Federal Court Upholds Viable Internal Flight Alternative in Ghana
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review, affirming the decision that a claimant had a viable internal flight alternative in Ghana. The court determined that the claimant had not sufficiently proven that he faced a serious risk of persecution in the proposed locations.
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Status Claim Due to Viable Internal Flight Alternative
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of a decision by the Refugee Appeal Division, finding that the claimant had a viable internal flight alternative in Ghana. The court determined that a person reasonably concluded that the claimant could relocate to proposed a person without facing serious persecution or risk.
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Claim Due to Credibility Issues
A person seeking refugee status in Canada had their case dismissed because they were found not credible due to inconsistencies in their story. The Federal Court upheld this decision after reviewing it.
Federal Court Upholds Denial of Refugee Status Due to Inconsistent Evidence
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review challenging a decision denying refugee status to someone fearing persecution in Uganda due to their sexual orientation. The court found inconsistencies between the claimant's testimony and written statements undermined their credibility, leading to dismissal of the case.
Federal Court Rejects Claim for Protection Due to Lack of Credibility
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review, upholding a decision that a claimant seeking protection as a bisexual man lacked credibility due to inconsistencies and omitted facts in his Basis of Claim.
Federal Court Rules Work Permit Refusal Unreasonable
The Federal Court ruled that an officer's refusal of a work permit application was unreasonable because the officer did not provide enough detail about the applicant's language skills and employment history. The court stressed the importance of clear explanations in such decisions.
Federal Court Overturns Work Permit Refusal for Insufficient Reasoning
In this case, the Federal Court overturned an immigration officer's decision to refuse a work permit and accompanying visas. The court found that the officer did not provide enough explanation about why the applicant was unable to demonstrate he could perform the job adequately, particularly regarding his English language skills.
Federal Court of Appeal Grants Immigration Division Jurisdiction Over Abuse of Process Claims
Refugee claim dismissed for lack of credible basis
The Federal Court dismissed a refugee claim because the claimant's story contained significant inconsistencies and lacked credible evidence to support it. The court upheld the decision of the Refugee Protection Division, emphasizing the importance of consistent and credible testimony in refugee claims.
Federal Court Rejects Work Permit Application Due to Lack of Financial Proof
The Federal Court dismissed an applicant’s request for a work permit because she did not provide enough proof of having stable finances in Canada. The court upheld the original refusal by the immigration officer, stating there were no serious issues with the decision-making process or evidence provided.
Federal Court Rejects Misrepresentation Claim in Electronic Travel Authorization Application
Federal Court Orders Redetermination of Financial Sufficiency in Immigration Case
The Federal Court ruled that an immigration officer's refusal of a study permit and accompanying family permits based on insufficient funds was unreasonable because the reasons given were unclear and not adequately justified. The case is being sent back for another decision-maker to review.