Refugee Claim in Canada

You fled from your country or you are in Canada and discover that you cannot return to your country as your life is in danger.  Should you make a refugee claim in Canada?  The answer is not as simple as ... Read More

Refugee Status in Canada

Who is eligible to receive the status of refugee in Canada?  You must fit the following criteria in order to be eligible for refugee status: a Convention refugee; or a person in need of protection Convention Refugee  People who cannot ... Read More

What is Writ of Mandamus?

Mandamus or a ‘Writ of Mandamus’ is a command issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or an administrative body (a government officer/ ministry, agency, or corporation) to do or refrain from doing a specific act which ... Read More

Grounds for Judicial Review in Canada

In terms of requesting judicial review, Canada permits individuals to take matters that the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) has rejected on appeal to the Federal Court. Every case has a different set of reasons for the refusal. However, individuals have ... Read More