Our Recent Immigration Success Stories

H&C Approval Ends Hardship For Couple

A couple, both out of status for several years in Canada, approached us for assistance with their options for permanent residence.  Our office assisted the couple to submit applications under the Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds (H&C) category.  We prepared strong submissions highlighting the disproportionate hardship the couple would face if they returned to their respective birth countries.  Additionally, that it was in the best interest of their Canadian born children for the couple to remain in Canada.

Just over three months after submission, we received first stage approval on the couple’s H&C application.  Our clients have since completed their medical and criminal checks and have now received their permanent residence confirmation dates.

Couple Reunited After Successful Sponsorship Application!

An application for permanent resident status, based on a spousal sponsorship, was approved within 6 months! The application was sent to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) in the middle of July 2015 and by the end of November 2015 the visa was ready. At the time of filing the application, for this particular office, the processing time was 28 months. The case faced challenges, as the sponsor was a young person who was in the process of completing her schooling and searching for employment. Concerns were raised by the visa office regarding the financial situation of the sponsor and her ability to fulfill her sponsorship obligations. The application was approved after additional submissions were made, addressing the financial admissibility. We are very pleased that this young couple will be reunited in Canada very soon.

Canadian Citizenship Granted After Lengthy Process!

A long time client was recently granted Canadian Citizenship after beginning the citizenship process back in 2010. Initially, residence issues were presented, and once settled, the matter was tied up for years in a CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) investigation due to believed travel outside of Canada. We provided fulsome evidence to support the Applicant’s position and submitted a demand letter to CIC to process the application to conclusion. Only following persistent and tenacious follow-ups with CIC, was the Applicant able to finally secure citizenship. Although it was a lengthy process, we are happy to have assisted in securing citizenship.

Appeal Allowed in Complex Case of Medical Inadmissibility!

We were very pleased to obtain a positive result on a complex appeal involving medical inadmissibility. The Appellant applied to sponsor his mother to Canada, and his two siblings (who were dependent on their mother due to their age) were also included. Following immigration medical exams, the Appellant’s brother learned that he had a health condition which would likely cause an excessive demand on Canadian health or social services. By the time this came to light, however, the brother was an adult who no longer wished to immigrate to Canada. The Appellant therefore asked that his brother be removed from the application. The visa officer did not allow the Appellant’s brother to be removed from the application because he was locked in as a dependent, and refused the application for the entire family because of his medical inadmissibility.

Our office argued that the visa officer committed a legal error in not allowing the Appellant’s brother to be removed from the application before a final decision was made. We provided detailed legal submissions citing relevant legislation and jurisprudence, as well as supporting evidence. The Immigration Appeal Division allowed the appeal in chambers, without requiring the attendance of the parties. We are very pleased for the Appellant and his family!