Our Recent Immigration Success Stories

Super Visa Approved After Refusal and Federal Court Challenge

A client approached us for assistance with a Super Visa application for his elderly mother. The family presented a strong overall profile: the son is well-established in Canada with a stable, well-paying job and significant savings, while the mother is in good health, has solid travel history, and enjoys a fulfilling life in her home country, surrounded by family, friends, and a supportive community. Her intention was simply to visit her son and grandchildren in Canada temporarily.

We prepared a thorough and well-documented application package. However, to the family’s disappointment, the visa was refused on the grounds of the purpose of visit. Believing the refusal to be unreasonable, we recommended challenging the decision at the Federal Court. The matter was settled, and the application was returned to a different officer for re-determination.

We assisted the client in submitting additional and updated documentation. In additional to standard updates, we went beyond the usual checklist – thinking creatively and including additional evidence to reinforce the mother’s strong ties to her home country and the temporary nature of her visit. We also reviewed the officer’s notes and identified that the proof of relationship may have been overlooked in the original decision. We clarified this directly in our legal submissions to ensure all previous concerns were fully addressed.

Five months later, the application was approved. We are proud to have helped our client overcome an unjust refusal and reunite with his mother in Canada.

Medical Inadmissibility Overcome Following Detailed Mitigation Plan

We’re pleased to share a recent success in a complex medical inadmissibility case involving an applicant with kidney disease. After several years under review by IRCC, and following multiple procedural fairness letters and revised mitigation plans, the applicant has finally been deemed medically admissible.

This result did not come easily. It was the outcome of evolving medical circumstances, careful planning, and ongoing advocacy. The mitigation strategy was adapted over time to reflect changes in the applicant’s condition, including the possibility of dialysis and a kidney transplant. We addressed the potential progression to kidney failure, highlighting the applicant’s individualized needs and supporting the case with strong humanitarian and compassionate grounds. A comprehensive plan was submitted that captured not only the current costs of care but also anticipated expenses that might arise in Canada..

Throughout this journey, the family remained resilient. They never gave up hope. After years of perseverance, research, and collaborative effort, they received the decision they had long been waiting for: medical admissibility granted.

A Family’s Successful Path to Overcoming Medical Inadmissibility

Earlier this year, we assisted a family on a sponsorship application that had been in process for some time, which was then transferred to examine admissibility.

We are pleased to share that the family was successful in presenting a plan to mitigate the costs to Canada, to avoid causing an excessive demand for kidney replacement therapy: a transplant or dialysis, that was expected to be needed in the five-year period under consideration. The plan prepared and submitted to IRCC addressed the anticipated cost to Canada up to $500,000, demonstrating that the costs that will actually be required, when individualized to the applicant, were well under the threshold in the five-year period. The plan included extensive medical evidence together with the cost of services to be provided in the province of destination, with supporting evidence to support the plan for care together with financial and supporting references, all of which was also supported by relevant law and related caselaw. With this, the family was able to overcome the initial medical inadmissibility finding

A Spousal Sponsorship Appeal Victory Through ADR

Our clients retained us after their overseas spousal sponsorship application was refused. We filed the Notice of Appeal, and once our team received the Appeal Record, we undertook an extensive review, noting any concerns the officer had when reviewing the application and identifying areas where we thought improvements could be made. We prepared an extensive list of documents for our clients to collect, which we believed could address any concerns regarding the genuineness of their relationship. Once all documents were received, we reviewed and submitted them as disclosure to the Immigration Appeal Division. We were thrilled to receive a call from an Early Resolution Officer (ERO) to discuss attending an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for the matter. At the ADR, our client spoke in great detail about her relationship with her spouse and convinced Minister’s Counsel that their relationship was, in fact, genuine. Ultimately, the application was referred back to the visa office for continued processing. We wish our clients all the best and hope they can reunite in Canada soon!