Study Permit Refused Because IRCC Thinks You Won't Leave?
Refused a study permit because IRCC doubts you'll leave Canada? See what the Federal Court checks and when the refusal is unreasonable.
Start-Up Visa Refused as a "Sham" to Get PR? Dual Intent Isn't Fatal
Refused a Start-Up Visa as a "sham" for PR? Dual intent isn't fatal. See what the Federal Court checks and when these refusals get overturned.
Refused Without a Fairness Letter? When IRCC Actually Owes You One
Refused with no chance to respond? Learn when IRCC must send a procedural fairness letter first, and when the Federal Court steps in.
Start-Up Visa Refused Over a Commitment Certificate? The Timing Trap
A Start-Up Visa refusal can turn on one detail: was your Commitment Certificate still valid when you applied? The timing trap, and the fix.
Iranian File Stuck on IRGC Security Screening? Mandamus Explained
Iranian file stuck for years on IRGC security screening? When Federal Court mandamus can force IRCC to decide, and what defeats the claim.
Study Permit Stuck for Years on "Security Screening"? Court Forced a Decision.
Study permit stuck for years in "security screening"? The Federal Court can compel IRCC to decide. When a mandamus works—and what it won't do.
Traveled Home on Your Passport? How Refugees Lose Status
Travelled to your home country on its passport? The Federal Court explains when that ends your refugee status, and when intent can still save it.
Caregiver PR Delayed After IRCC Changed the Rules? Mandamus Can Help
Is your caregiver PR application stuck in limbo after IRCC changed the rules? A writ of mandamus may be the legal tool needed to force a decision.
IRCC Decided Right Before Your Mandamus Hearing. Did You Win?
IRCC decided just before your mandamus hearing. How the Federal Court treats these moot cases, and whether you can still recover your legal costs.
Spousal Sponsorship Stuck for Years? Mandamus Can Force IRCC to Decide
Is your spousal sponsorship application stuck in processing for years? Learn how a mandamus order from the Federal Court can force IRCC to make a decision.