Didn't Mention a US Visa Refusal? Why That "Misrepresentation" Is Beatable
Hit with a 5-year misrepresentation ban for not disclosing a past US visa refusal? See when the Federal Court will overturn that finding.
Visa to Visit Your Canadian Kids Delayed 3 Years? Court Forced IRCC.
Visitor visa to see your kids in Canada stuck for years? In 2025 FC 796 the Federal Court ordered IRCC to decide within 30 days. How mandamus works.
Won a Mandamus Against IRCC? When the Court Makes Them Pay Your Costs.
Winning a mandamus doesn't mean IRCC pays your legal costs. When Federal Court "special reasons" justify a costs award against IRCC — and why amounts stay modest.
Work Permit Refused on Language — But Your LMIA Didn't Require It?
Refused a work permit over language when your LMIA didn't require it? The Federal Court has overturned these decisions — here's when judicial review helps.
Refused a Work Permit for Being Over-Qualified? The Federal Court Pushed Back.
Refused a work permit for being “over-qualified”? The Federal Court has overturned IRCC officers who treat your experience as proof you won’t leave Canada.
Work Permit Refused Because the Officer Ignored Your Evidence? That's Reviewable.
Work permit refused because the officer ignored your evidence? The Federal Court can set aside an unreasonable refusal — here's how judicial review works.
Study Permit Refused Because Your Career Plan "Made No Sense"?
Study permit refused because an officer called your career plan illogical? Federal Court rulings show when that decision is unreasonable and reviewable.
Super Visa Refused Because Your Family's in Canada? Court Disagrees
Refused a Super Visa because your kids live in Canada? The Federal Court calls that reasoning illogical. How to challenge an unreasonable IRCC refusal.
Start-Up Visa or PR Stuck for Years? Mandamus Can Force IRCC to Decide
Start-Up Visa or PR application stuck for years? 2025 Federal Court rulings show mandamus can force IRCC to decide—often within 90 days.
Visitor Visa AND Reconsideration Both Refused? Court Can Still Help
Refused a visitor visa and your reconsideration too? A 2025 Federal Court case shows why both decisions can still be judicially reviewed.