Refused for Misrepresentation? Why the 5-Year Bar Is Often Beatable
Facing a 5-year bar for misrepresentation? Learn why these decisions are often beatable through judicial review at the Federal Court of Canada.
Work Permit Refused on Dual Intent? Why It's Not a Magic Word
'Dual intent' isn't a magic word. See when the Federal Court upholds a work permit refusal — and when an officer's 'won't leave' finding is unreasonable.
Visitor Visa Refused? Why You Should Challenge an Unreasonable Decision
Visitor visa refused? Federal Court keeps overturning IRCC decisions that ignore your evidence. Here's when a refusal is worth challenging.
Federal Court Just Threw Out a Mandamus — Because the Applicant Caused the Delay
Manes 2026 FC 80: Federal Court tossed a mandamus because the applicant — not IRCC — caused the delay. Here's the diligence test before you file.
IRCC Past Its Own Service Standard? Federal Court Just Made That a Yardstick
Is IRCC blowing past its own published service standard for your file? The Federal Court treats that gap as a yardstick for mandamus.
IRCC's Own Processing Standards Just Became the Yardstick for Delay
Recent Federal Court decisions show how IRCC's own processing standards are being used as a yardstick to measure unreasonable delays in mandamus applications.
Got an ITA Then Refused Over Your NOC Code? Here's What Just Changed.
Refused PR after your Express Entry ITA because IRCC says your NOC code doesn't match your duties? Federal Court rulings show your options.
IRCC Says They Sent You a Letter — But You Never Got It. Now What?
Refused because IRCC says they sent a procedural fairness letter you never received? Federal Court says the burden is on them — not you.
Spousal Sponsorship Stuck for Years? Mandamus Can Force a Decision.
Spousal sponsorship sitting for years past IRCC's service standard? Mandamus can force the Federal Court to compel a decision. Here's when to file.
IRCC Officer Googled Your Employer Then Refused You? Court Says No.
An IRCC officer Googled your employer and refused you despite a valid LMIA? The Federal Court has quashed that. Here's how to fight back.