Introduction and Summary of the Case In the case of Singh v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2023 FC 497, the applicants, Samunder Singh, his wife Lajwinder Kaur, and their minor child, were citizens of India and sought judicial review of individual decisions by a visa officer dated June 3, 2022. Read more…
Introduction Most of our visa refusal cases which are taken to the Federal Court for judicial review deal with whether or not the visa officer’s decision was reasonable. However, there may be times where a visa officer has breached procedural fairness by treating the applicant unfairly. We will explore our Read more…
Temporary Special Measures to Support Iranian Nationals In response to the ongoing situation in Iran, the Government of Canada has introduced temporary special measures. These measures aim to support Iranian temporary residents in Canada, along with Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in Iran. They address concerns of individuals who Read more…
Introduction In a recent court decision, an MBA applicant, Farshid Safarian, successfully challenged the denial of his study permit. The decision, issued by Justice Sébastien Grammond of the Federal Court, overturned the initial refusal by a Visa Officer and ordered a redetermination of the case. This blog post will provide Read more…
A Pathway to Work Experience and Permanent Residency The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is a valuable opportunity for international students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution. This work permit allows them to gain valuable Canadian work experience, which can be instrumental in their journey towards permanent residency Read more…
Are you an international student planning to study in Canada? Understanding the study permit application process and the factors that influence decision-making is crucial. In a recent court decision, Fatemeh Jalilvand, an Iranian national seeking a study permit for herself and her children, successfully obtained a judicial review of the refusal. In this blog post, we delve into the details of the court decision (Docket: IMM-216-22, Citation: 2022 FC 1587) and discuss the key aspects of procedural fairness and reasonableness.
In a recent court decision, the Federal Court of Canada reviewed a judicial review application regarding a Start-up Business Class application under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The court analyzed the applicant’s eligibility and the reasons for the refusal of the permanent residence visa. This blog post provides an overview of the court decision and highlights the key points discussed in the judgment. If you’re interested in the Start-up Business Class application process and want to understand the factors considered by immigration authorities, this blog post is for you.
The three types of removal orders in Canadian immigration law were: Please note that Canadian immigration law is subject to change, so it would be wise to consult a legal professional or look up the most current information to get the latest specifics of the three types pf removal orders. Read more…
Why is it important to have a lawyer respond to an IRCC immigration procedural fairness letter