Sponsorship Application

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You just received notice that your sponsorship application has been refused.  What do you do?  Basically you have two options.  Resubmit another application or file an appeal/judicial review.  This is not always an easy decision.  Is the refusal likely the ... Read More

Refugee Status in Canada

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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?

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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

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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