Introduction Making decisions in immigration and citizenship applications is a complex process that involves adhering to the principles of procedural fairness. At Pax Law Corporation, we understand the vital importance of procedural fairness in maintaining a just and equitable immigration system. In this blog post, we will delve into the Read more…
Introduction In a recent Federal Court decision, Safarian v Canada (MCI), 2023 FC 775, the Federal Court challenged the excessive use of boilerplate or bald statements and examined the denial of a study permit to the Applicant, Mr. Safarian. The decision shed light on the requirements for reasonable decision-making by Read more…
Introduction In this case, study permit and temporary resident visa applications were refused by an immigration officer due to an unreasonable assessment of the Study Permit. The officer based their decision on concerns about the applicants’ personal assets and financial status. Also, an officer doubted their intention to leave Canada Read more…
Introduction Fatih Yuzer, a Turkish citizen, faced a setback when his application for a study permit in Canada was denied, and he applied for Judicial Review. Yuzer’s aspirations of advancing his architectural studies and enhancing his English proficiency in Canada were halted. He contended that similar programs were unavailable in Read more…
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…
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…
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.
Introduction We often get inquiries from visa applicants who have faced the disappointment of a Canadian visa rejection. One of the common reasons quoted by visa officers is, “I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the Read more…