Judicial Reviews & Federal Court Litigation
Representation in Federal Court judicial review proceedings involving refused Canadian immigration, visa, and refugee decisions.
Legal Overview & Strategic Approach
When immigration or visa applications are refused, or when administrative tribunals err in law or procedural fairness, applicants may seek leave and judicial review before the Federal Court of Canada. We provide strategic litigation counsel to challenge unlawful, unreasonable, or procedurally unfair decisions by IRCC, CBSA, and the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).
Scope of Legal Representation
Key Procedural Considerations
- •Strict 15-day limitation period for decisions rendered inside Canada
- •Strict 60-day limitation period for decisions rendered outside Canada
- •Two-stage process: Application for Leave followed by Judicial Review Hearing
- •Substantive reasonableness and procedural fairness standards of review
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