Heron Law Offices overturned a misrepresentation finding and work permit refusal at the Canada border. Learn how our team fought for procedural fairness.
Heron Law Offices recently resolved a judicial review (JR) matter involving alleged misrepresentation in a Canadian work permit refusal. The case was settled by consent, and the refusal decision was set aside. This outcome highlights key issues in cross-border information sharing between Canada and the U.S., and the importance of challenging inaccurate immigration records.
Learn how we helped an Iranian family overcome two visitor visa refusals through strategic early resolution at the Federal Court of Canada. This article outlines the procedural roadmap, the visa officer’s error, and how our timely actions turned a challenging case into a success. Discover key insights on identifying errors, crafting strong early resolution requests, and achieving favorable immigration outcomes.
Our client’s super visa file was reopened after we provided a strong Applicant’s Record and Memorandum of Argument. This led to the issuance of a new medical request, quickly followed by a passport request, without the need for any further information. This favorable outcome demonstrates the effectiveness of challenging the use of template refusal reasons and emphasizing overlooked evidence.
We helped a client from Tajikistan successfully obtain an LMIA-based work permit after their initial refusal. Despite strong evidence of his qualifications, his application was denied for allegedly not demonstrating the ability to perform the job. Heron Law Offices challenged the refusal in Federal Court, arguing that the decision was unreasonable and based on a misinterpretation of the applicant’s qualifications. The court ordered a redetermination by a different immigration officer. After submitting updated documents, the client received a work permit in March 2024. This case highlights the significance of judicial review in the Canadian immigration process.
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