Our Recent Immigration Success Stories

Success at the Federal Court and the IAD after a Poison Pen Letter Refusal

Our clients came to us after facing a significant setback in their spousal sponsorship application. A poison pen letter had been submitted to IRCC, leading to the refusal of their application. Determined to help our clients navigate this challenging situation, our team embarked on a multi-year battle to reverse the decision and secure their right to settle and live together in Canada.

Following our success in Federal Court, we continued our efforts at the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD). In this most recent step, our legal team focused on proving the validity of the documents submitted by our clients to IRCC, as well as the Respondent’s failure to properly verify documents. We countered the false allegations made in the poison pen letter, meticulously demonstrating that the documents provided by our clients were genuine and that our clients had acted in good faith.

The IAD ruled in favor of our client, marking another significant victory. This decision allows the spousal sponsorship application to be reconsidered.

We are pleased to announce that with the reconsideration process now underway, our clients’ journey towards settling in Canada together is back on track. We take great pride in having played a crucial role in overcoming the obstacles posed by the poison pen letter and in supporting our clients through this challenging period.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to our clients as they move forward in their journey to build a life together in Canada.

Achieving PR Approval Against the Odds

Our client contacted us for assistance with his permanent residence (PR) application after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) under the Express Entry (EE) system. He claimed maximum points for his foreign work experience but was unable to provide sufficient evidence to substantiate his employment claims. For most of his employment, he only had job offer letters or employment contracts which didn’t include all the required elements per IRCC guidelines. Additionally, one of the companies had gone bankrupt a few years ago.

After an extensive conversation with the client, our legal team thought creatively and provided him with a comprehensive list of alternative documents to collect to demonstrate his work experience. As the submission deadline approached, however, our client disclosed some medical issues that could potentially render him inadmissible. We promptly involved our admissibility team, who assisted in carefully crafting an explanation to address the statutory questions related to his medical conditions.

We managed to submit the application on time. Three months later, amidst anxious anticipation, his PR application was approved. We are delighted to have facilitated such a positive outcome and wish him all the best.

Settlement Received at the Federal Court

Our client came to us wanting to know their options for a refusal of their Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). We were then retained to challenge a refusal at the Federal Court. We filed an Application for Leave and for Judicial Review and, upon receiving the reasons behind the Officer’s decision, it was confirmed that the decision was both unfair and unreasonable. We carefully crafted our legal arguments and filed all materials with the Court and, shortly thereafter, we received a Settlement Offer from the Department of Justice! Once we communicated the details of the offer to our client, they were delighted to accept. The refusal of our client’s TRV application was set aside and the application will be re-determined by a different officer. We are thrilled to have been able to assist our client in achieving this amazing result!

Redetermination of Visitor visa (TRV) approved in one week

Our client’s visitor visa was refused, but he successfully challenged the decision at the Federal Court with the assistance of our litigation team. Upon receipt and acceptance of the settlement offer, his application was sent back for redetermination by a different visa officer. In preparation for the redetermination, our processing team meticulously compiled extensive documentation. This included updated forms, supplementary materials, and thorough arguments addressing all the concerns raised by the officer. His application was approved in one week, granting him the long-awaited opportunity to reunite with his family in Canada after several years of separation. We are very delighted to have facilitated such a positive outcome and wish him all the best.