In the recent decision of Quinteros v Canada (MCI) 2025 FC 391, the Federal Court overturned a Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) decision that had dismissed the asylum claim of a…
Navigating the complexities of Canadian immigration law can be challenging, especially when faced with prolonged delays in processing applications. One powerful legal remedy available to applicants is the writ of…
The Federal Court very recently released a case that clarifies how Immigration Officer must consider establishment evidence in a humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) application. Often times, we see officers give…
We were pleased to represent an international student who successfully secured a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) despite withdrawing from one course during a semester of his studies at a Canadian…
The journey from international student to Canadian workforce member is a path filled with opportunities and challenges. One of the critical steps in this transition is obtaining a Post-Graduation Work…
Canada continues to recognize the importance of Francophone communities and the need to support their vitality. The latest announcement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduces a new pilot…
This is the 100th year since the implementation of the Chinese Immigration Act, or better named, the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1923. It is not a milestone to be celebrated, but…
Immigration officers consider a range of factors when assessing visitor visas, including:Purpose of the visit: The immigration officer will want to know the reason for the visit, such as whether…
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents to Canada under the Family Class. The program is currently lotter-based, which means a sponsor must be selected before…
An H&C request is based on section 25 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (“IRPA”), which states:25 (1) Subject to subsection (1.2), the Minister must, on request of a foreign national…