May 23, 2025

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.