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Heron Law Success Story: Overturning a PR Refusal By Clarifying IRCC’s Policy for PGWP Holders After the Pandemic

Heron Law Firm November 10, 2025

After a client’s Permanent Residence application was refused due to an expired work permit, our team successfully demonstrated that IRCC had misapplied its own policy on Interim Work Authorization for expiring PGWPs. Through a detailed reconsideration request and careful clarification of the client’s travel and work history, the application was re-opened and ultimately approved. The client is now a Canadian permanent resident, showing that even after a refusal, options may still be available.

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Success Story Datasheet from Heron Law Offices

Heron Law Firm October 15, 2025

The table below represents a snapshot of Heron Law Offices’ historical success stories, disaggregated by Date, Country, Type of File, Facts, and Outcome. We hope this will give a sense to prospective clients of the type of work and the type of results we can achieve.

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Heron Law Success Story: Misrepresentation Allegations Withdrawn After JR (Settled by Consent) of Refusal Decision Relating to the Disclosure of Previous U.S. Visa Refusals

Heron Law Firm May 23, 2025

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.

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Heron Law Success Story: Overcoming a Procedural Fairness Letter in a Citizenship Application

Heron Law Firm March 17, 2025

Heron Law Offices recently secured a significant victory for a business professional facing complex procedural hurdles in a Canadian citizenship application. After receiving two Procedural Fairness Letters (PFLs) with extensive document requests, the client turned to us for support. We strategically crafted a strong, well-structured response that addressed the officer’s concerns while protecting the client’s rights and privacy. As a result, a Notice to Appear for the Oath of Citizenship was issued—demonstrating the power of tailored legal advocacy in overcoming immigration challenges.

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