Our Recent Immigration Success Stories

From Inadmissibility to Approval: Securing Permanent Residence Despite Health Challenges

Our client was sponsored by her family for permanent residence. She was triaged for inadmissibility because she has Chronic Kidney Disease, stage 4 and was assigned an M5 profile:
Inadmissible due to excessive demand on health and social services.

Over a period of many months we worked with the family and specialist overseas to determine that the applicant will reasonably likely remain at stage 4 for the five-year period under question in consideration of all her circumstances (medical and non-medical).

Based on this we developed a reasonable Plan identifying that there is likely no need for renal replacement therapy in the next five-years. We also identified what health and social services will definitively be used in British Columbia based on her particular needs, placing her under the threshold all applicants are measured against. In addition, the response included detailed H&C considerations not just concerning the applicant but also the applicant’s family members.

We were pleased to recently learn that the previous finding of M5 was overcome and the application approved.

Successfully Navigating a Work Permit Withdrawal

Our client approached us when her LMIA-based work permit was withdrawn by IRCC. After discussing the case with her, thoroughly reviewing her previous application package and the refusal letter, and conducting research, our legal team concluded that the withdrawal was made in error. We believed that the visa officer misunderstood the occupation she applied for and that our client was indeed eligible to apply for the work permit from inside Canada based on a temporary public policy. 

We meticulously compiled a new application, ensuring that all forms were completed accurately and all necessary supporting documents were included. In addition, we crafted detailed legal submissions to clearly explain her situation and address the issues raised in her previous refusal.  

A few months later, her application was approved, and she was granted a two-year work permit, allowing her to remain in Canada and start working for her new employer. We were very pleased to share the long-awaited news with our client and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. 

 

Client Granted Criminal Rehabilitation, Overcoming Past Convictions and Addiction

We are pleased to share that our client’s application for Criminal Rehabilitation was recently granted. Our client had a series of convictions over a period of years including DUIs, caused by an addiction to alcohol. Although the processing of the application was lengthy, following a full examination of the individual’s rehabilitation and lifestyle since the convictions, the certificate of rehabilitation was granted. We are very pleased for our client who has a bright future in Canada.

Success at the Federal Court and the IAD after a Poison Pen Letter Refusal

Our clients came to us after facing a significant setback in their spousal sponsorship application. A poison pen letter had been submitted to IRCC, leading to the refusal of their application. Determined to help our clients navigate this challenging situation, our team embarked on a multi-year battle to reverse the decision and secure their right to settle and live together in Canada.

Following our success in Federal Court, we continued our efforts at the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD). In this most recent step, our legal team focused on proving the validity of the documents submitted by our clients to IRCC, as well as the Respondent’s failure to properly verify documents. We countered the false allegations made in the poison pen letter, meticulously demonstrating that the documents provided by our clients were genuine and that our clients had acted in good faith.

The IAD ruled in favor of our client, marking another significant victory. This decision allows the spousal sponsorship application to be reconsidered.

We are pleased to announce that with the reconsideration process now underway, our clients’ journey towards settling in Canada together is back on track. We take great pride in having played a crucial role in overcoming the obstacles posed by the poison pen letter and in supporting our clients through this challenging period.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to our clients as they move forward in their journey to build a life together in Canada.