June 25, 2024

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.