Our Recent Immigration Success Stories

Settlement Offered at the Federal Court

Our client came to us with the refusal of her temporary resident visa (TRV) application and wanted to know her options. Upon review of the refusal letter, we suggested that our client challenge the decision to the Federal Court of Canada, as it appeared unreasonable. Once we received the Rule 9 (reasons for the decision), we crafted our legal arguments and filed all materials with the Court. Upon receipt of the Production Order (order requiring a record of all the information before the Officer at the time of its decision i.e. the “Certified Tribunal Record” to be provided to the parties before Leave is granted), we received a letter from the Department of Justice on behalf of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offering a settlement to our client. The settlement outlined that the application would be re-opened and reviewed by a different IRCC Officer and our client would be given the opportunity to provide additional materials and submissions in support of her application. We are thrilled that we were able to achieve such a result and hope our client can visit Canada soon!

Codified Law Changes Aid in Application Approval despite Medical Inadmissibility

We recently worked on a medical inadmissibility matter for a client who had a pre-existing health condition that was identified will cause an excessive demand in Canada, particularly the province of Manitoba. The condition in this case was Ulcerative Colitis, which was determined to be excessive because of the cost of treatment with Janus kinase inhibitors, which would normally be over the yearly threshold of $24,057. In relying on the codified law changes implemented in March 2022, we submitted an individualized assessment, considering all the client’s factors, identifying what is required to be assessed is how that service was be delivered and paid for in Canada, also examining how the treatment was funded in the province. The plan was built on these factors and based on these arguments, it was determined that a certain level of demand is acceptable and will not always be an impediment to the admissibility of an applicant. In this case, the client’s application was approved!

Challenging an “Application to Cease Refugee Protection”

When our clients first contacted our office, we knew it was going to be a challenging case. Our clients had received an Application to Cease Refugee Protection due to re-availment (i.e. returning to their country of persecution) and needed assistance for their hearing before the Refugee Protection Division. The clients had been in Canada for a number of years and had established themselves. Through extensive case law research and preparation, we developed our legal arguments and strategy.

We are thankful that the Member agreed with our position and dismissed the Application, which allowed our clients to retain their status as Permanent Residents in Canada. We are thrilled with the result and wish them all the best as they continue to build their future in Canada.

Fighting a Removal Order at the Immigration Appeal Division

A client approached us to assist with his removal order appeal after a finding of misrepresentation on his permanent residence application. As a part of preparation in anticipation of the hearing we prepared comprehensive documentary disclosure in support of his case and conducted extensive client interviews. After many hearing preparation sessions, we were satisfied our client was prepared and ready for his hearing.

On the date of the hearing, and after a lengthy and emotional testimony from our client, the Minister agreed to a joint recommendation to allow the appeal on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. Despite the seriousness of the misrepresentation, the Member considered the proposal and agreed rendering a decision on the spot to allow the appeal. We are very pleased that we were able to assist our client in retaining his permanent resident status in Canada!