In cases where judicial review is available usually where an action is of a public nature, involves the exercise of a statutory power, and has the requisite element of...
Several individuals immigrating to Canada choose to hire an immigration lawyer or consultant to represent them and offer advice throughout the process. Canadian government has established laws to protect...
A permanent resident or a foreign national is inadmissible on grounds of serious criminality for having been convicted in Canada of an offence punishable by a maximum term of...
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Claimants must present clear, cogent, and convincing evidence to credibly establish the facts of their claim, on a balance of probabilities. Sworn testimony is presumed to be true unless...
IRCC uses advanced analytics to automate positive eligibility determinations and process applications using an automated triage system. This system ensures applications are distributed between officers based on the characteristics...
It is well established that a visa officer has no legal obligation to seek out explanations or more ample information to assuage concerns relating to a visa application by...
Is a person inadmissible to Canada for โengaging in an act of espionage against a democratic government, institution or processโ within the meaning of section 34(1)(a) of the ๐๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ช๐จ๐ณ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ...
A cornerstone of refugee protection is the principle of non-refoulement. Under international treaties and domestic law, Canada has an obligation not to return refugees to face the persecution they...
Once a decision has been rendered in relation to an application for a humanitarian and compassionate exemption, is the ability of the decision-maker to reopen or reconsider the application...