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Recent Case Law

Federal Court: Digital Start-Up Visa Applicants Must Justify Early Entry to Canada Sep 21, 2026
Federal Court: Insufficient Evidence is a Fatal Flaw in Work Permit Applications Sep 21, 2026
Federal Court: IRCC Cannot Destroy PR Card Without Justifying Notice Sep 14, 2026
Federal Court: TR to PR Pathway Requires Valid Status at Decision Time Sep 14, 2026
Court: Past Failures Don't Justify Mandamus if Problem is Now Resolved Sep 14, 2026

Categories

Permanent Residence (PR)
Refugee & Asylum
Temporary Status
Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) Grounds
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Spousal / Family Class Sponsorship
Skilled Worker / Canadian Experience Class
Start-Up Visa / Business Class
TR to PR Pathway
Live-in Caregiver / Home Child Care Provider
Refugee Claim / Asylum
Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA)
Cessation / Vacation of Refugee Status
Private Refugee Sponsorship (Group of Five)
Study Permit
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Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) / Visitor Visa
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
Restoration of Status
LMIA
General

Issues

Sufficiency of Funds
Source and Provenance of Funds
Sponsor's Finances or Relationship
Financial Establishment in Home Country
Inconsistent with Temporary Stay
Ties to Home Country
Benefit and Logic of Study Plan
Business Viability / Significant Benefit
Ability to Perform Work
Genuineness of Job Offer
Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) Factors
Eligibility & Program Requirements
Application Deficiencies
Post-Claim Issues
Misrepresentation Findings
Procedural Fairness & Natural Justice
Enforcement Actions
Systemic Issues
Assessment of Claim Merits

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Recent Case Law

Federal Court: Digital Start-Up Visa Applicants Must Justify Early Entry to Canada Sep 21, 2026
Federal Court: Insufficient Evidence is a Fatal Flaw in Work Permit Applications Sep 21, 2026
Federal Court: IRCC Cannot Destroy PR Card Without Justifying Notice Sep 14, 2026
Federal Court: TR to PR Pathway Requires Valid Status at Decision Time Sep 14, 2026
Court: Past Failures Don't Justify Mandamus if Problem is Now Resolved Sep 14, 2026

Recent Articles

Citizenship Delayed Years Then Granted? You May Still Win Costs Sep 24, 2026
Study Permit Refused Over Your 'Study Plan'? The Officer Must Look Sep 23, 2026
Study Permit Refused Over 'Intent to Leave'? The Officer Must Look Sep 22, 2026
Work Permit Refused for Weak Ties? What Officers Actually Weigh Sep 21, 2026
Visitor Visa Stuck 900+ Days? Mandamus Can Force IRCC to Decide Sep 18, 2026

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