Legal commentary and practical analysis by Annie Rupchand, J.D., covering Federal Court judicial reviews under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, administrative standards of review, and immigration procedure.
Canadian permanent residents traveling abroad without a valid Permanent Resident (PR) card cannot board commercial transportation back to Canada without a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD). This article explains statutory eligibility, urgent filing procedures, and residency compliance requirements under IRPA section 31.
A refused Canadian work permit application cannot be appealed to an administrative tribunal, but it can be challenged before the Federal Court of Canada through an Application for Leave and Judicial Review. This guide outlines the key legal tests, procedural fairness obligations, and critical deadlines.
Navigating a Federal Court judicial review requires understanding the two-stage litigation process: obtaining leave from a Federal Court judge and presenting oral argument on the merits. This article explains Rule 9 reasons, the Application Record, and the remedies available.
When an officer questions the genuineness of a marriage or partnership under section 4 of the IRPR, the sponsorship application may be refused. This article examines the evidentiary hurdles, the two-prong bad faith test, and the critical distinction between IAD appeals and Federal Court reviews.
