October 22, 2025

Father and Child Reunited After Overcoming Documentation Challenges

A client retained us to assist with sponsoring his child for permanent residence. Due to local laws in the child’s country of birth, the father’s name did not appear on the birth certificate or any other official documents, creating significant challenges in proving their relationship.

Our legal team worked closely with the client and took a creative approach to gathering evidence that supported the parent-child relationship. When a Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL) was issued, raising concerns about the relationship, we acted promptly, providing additional documentation, including DNA evidence, and preparing a comprehensive legal submission addressing the officer’s concerns.

The application was subsequently approved, and the child was finally able to reunite with her father in Canada. We are truly pleased to have helped bring this family together after such a complex and emotional process.