Our Recent Immigration Success Stories

Reversing the Decision: A Victory in Challenging a Visitor Visa Refusal

Our client approached us after their visitor visa application to Canada was refused. The visa officer concluded that our client’s ties to their home country were insufficient and that there were incentives for them to overstay their temporary visit to Canada. This decision also affected our client’s plans to attend the graduation ceremonies of their children in Canada, causing unnecessary stress and uncertainty.

Upon reviewing the refusal, we identified several critical flaws in the visa officer’s decision. The officer overlooked or misinterpreted key evidence, including our client’s substantial financial resources, their strong familial and business ties to their home country, and the genuine purpose of their visit. The officer’s reasoning was overly generic and failed to engage with the specific facts of the case.

Our legal team challenged the refusal at the Federal Court, arguing that the officer’s decision was unreasonable. We emphasized that the decision did not reflect a balanced consideration of the evidence, particularly regarding our client’s clear intention to return to their home country after their brief stay in Canada. The court granted leave for judicial review, signaling that there was an arguable issue with the refusal.

Before the judicial review hearing took place, however, IRCC offered a settlement. IRCC agreed to reopen our client’s application and have it determined by a different officer. They also allowed our client the opportunity to submit updated documentation in support of their case.

This settlement represents a significant win for our client, as their application is now being reconsidered without the need to continue with litigation. It reflects our commitment to addressing procedural errors and advocating for a fair review of all evidence.

This successful settlement underscores our ongoing dedication to ensuring fairness in immigration decisions, and we are pleased to have helped our client move one step closer to their goal of visiting their children in Canada.

Approved After Refusal: ICT Work Permit Secured for Employer’s Needs

Our client approached us for assistance in re-applying for an Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) work permit after the first application was refused. To address the situation effectively, we immediately requested the complete application package from his previous representative and made ATIP requests to obtain the visa office’s notes.

After a thorough review of the previous submission and the refusal notes, our legal team collaborated closely with both the employer and the employee to prepare a robust application package. We ensured all mandatory documents were provided and forms were accurately completed. Additionally, we prepared a comprehensive legal submission that directly addressed all the concerns that were raised by the visa officer.

Two months later, we were delighted to share the good news: the application was approved, and the employee was granted a three-year work permit. This outcome allowed him to enter Canada and begin working for his employer. We were very pleased to have turned this challenging situation into a success and wish our client all the best.

Federal Court Reverses Work Permit Denial, Ensuring Client and Family’s Canadian Immigration Success

Our client approached us after their work permit application as an intra-company transferee was refused. The visa officer determined that there was no “qualifying relationship” between our client’s current employer and the proposed Canadian employer, a key requirement for intra-company transferee applications. This decision also resulted in the refusal of dependent applications for the client’s spouse and child.

Upon reviewing the decision, we identified critical flaws in the visa officer’s reasoning, particularly a mischaracterization of the evidence submitted. The officer incorrectly concluded that the offer of employment was made by an unrelated third party rather than the Canadian employer, despite clear documentation showing the employer’s correct legal identity and its qualifying relationship with the client’s current employer.

Our legal team brought the case to the Federal Court, arguing that the officer’s findings were unreasonable as they misapprehended the evidence, failed to account for critical details, and did not align with established guidelines for assessing work permit applications under the intra-company transferee program.

The Federal Court agreed, finding that the visa officer had fundamentally misunderstood the evidence, including the employer’s legal operating name and corporate relationships. The Court determined that this misapprehension rendered the decision unreasonable. Consequently, the Court set aside the refusal and remitted the client’s work permit application, as well as the dependent applications for the client’s spouse and child, for redetermination by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

This outcome highlights our commitment to ensuring fairness in immigration decisions and addressing administrative errors that affect families and careers. We are pleased to have assisted our client in overcoming this hurdle and moving closer to their goal of working and living in Canada.

A Swift Solution: Securing a Permanent Resident Travel Document for Reunification

Our client came to us seeking a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD). They came to Canada on a spousal sponsorship and had to leave shortly after entering Canada to attend to legal and business matters back home. Due to this, they left the country before receiving a physical copy of their Permanent Resident Visa.

Due to a withdrawal of the client’s previous PRTD application, without their knowledge, the client had no way to re-enter Canada. The client had to be able to enter Canada urgently in order to meet their residency requirements so they would not lose status.

We put together the application swiftly and made sure to highlight their financial stability and family ties to Canada. We submitted the application and requested urgent processing, in order for the client to have a chance to return to Canada in time to meet their residency requirements.

The client promptly received their approval and brought their passport to the nearest Visa Application Centre (VAC) in order to have the PRTD put into their passport. We congratulate our client on this positive and swift outcome and wish them the best as they are able to be reunited with their family in Canada.