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 of Temporary Work Permit Denial
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of Temporary Work Permit Denial
A federal court judge ruled in favour of an applicant who sought judicial review of a decision refusing their application for a temporary work permit. The refusal was based on concerns that the applicant, being overqualified for the position, might not leave Canada at the end of their stay. However, the court found this reasoning unreasonable as it did not properly address evidence showing financial incentives and ties to Pakistan.
Federal Court dismisses refugee status claim in India persecution case
The Federal Court dismissed a self-represented litigant's application for judicial review of a refugee claim decision. The court affirmed the Refugee Appeal Division's ruling, stating that the claimant's allegations of persecution lacked credibility and did not establish a serious risk of harm.
Federal Court dismisses PRRA review in Colombia case
Federal Court Rejects Mandamus Application for Visa Processing
The Federal Court rejected an application for mandamus and declaratory relief, ruling that the claimant did not prove a clear public legal duty owed to them and an unreasonable delay by the respondent.
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review Application Due to Lack of Legal Duty
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review brought by someone seeking a study permit. The applicant argued that delays in processing their application amounted to a breach of legitimate expectations and sought mandamus relief. However, the court found that the applicant did not establish a clear public legal duty or right to performance, leading to dismissal.
Federal Court Upholds Study Permit Refusal
Federal Court Upholds Study Permit Denial
The Federal Court upheld a decision to refuse a study permit for a student from Iran who wanted to complete grade 12 in Canada. The court found that there was insufficient evidence of financial means and reasonable purpose for studying in person, rather than virtually.
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Status Claim Judicial Review Application
The Federal Court rejected an application for judicial review challenging the denial of refugee status. A claimant argued they faced persecution in India but the court found their claims lacked credibility based on inconsistencies and omissions in their testimony.
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Protection Claim Appeal
A person seeking refugee protection in Canada appealed a negative risk assessment decision but was unsuccessful. The Federal Court found that the decision was based on proper legal reasoning and evidence, and there were no procedural issues affecting fairness.
Federal Court dismisses refugee claim based on fraudulent text messages in 2026 FC 752
A person seeking refugee status in Canada had their case dismissed by the Federal Court after challenging an adverse decision from the Refugee Appeal Division (a person). The court ruled that a person's process was fair and its reasoning was sound based on the available evidence.
Federal Court Upholds Decision Against Misrepresentation Appeal
A person challenged a decision by the Immigration Appeal Division that denied them special permission to stay in Canada despite their misrepresentation on immigration forms. The Federal Court reviewed this decision and upheld it, finding that a person’s reasoning was clear and fair.
Federal Court Upholds Refugee Appeal Division's Decision
Federal Court Overturns RPD Credibility Finding in Refugee Case
The Federal Court overturned a decision by the Refugee Protection Division (a person) which had ceased an individual’s refugee status. The court found that the a person made unreasonable adverse credibility findings based on incomplete information, leading to an unjustified cessation of refugee protection.
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Removal Order Denial
Federal Court Reverses Unreasonable Credibility Assessment in Refugee Status Case
Federal Court Rejects Start-Up Work Permit Challenge
A person seeking a a person work permit in Canada had their application refused by an a person because it was submitted after the expiry of their commitment certificate. The Federal Court dismissed a challenge to this decision, ruling that applications must be made while the certificate is still valid.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Due to Unreasonableness
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Unfounded Credibility Concerns
The Federal Court granted a judicial review application after finding that an officer's refusal of a refugee application was based on unreasonable credibility concerns. The officer had raised doubts about the applicant's credibility based on perceived contradictions in his testimony, but the court found that these contradictions were not real.
Federal Court Rejects Work Permit Challenge Under Start-Up Visa Program
The Federal Court dismissed a challenge to the refusal of a work permit application under the start-up visa program. The claimant argued that her commitment certificate remained valid despite having expired. However, the court ruled that the certificate must be valid at the time of the work permit application submission.