Rejected Student, Work, and Tourist Visa Cases

An application for leave and judicial review asks the Federal Court to assess whether an IRCC decision was lawful, reasonable, and procedurally fair. The Court does not normally issue a visa or permit. A successful result may set aside the refusal and return the application to a different officer for redetermination. Federal Court litigation must be conducted with counsel authorized to practise before the Court.

A refusal alone is not sufficient. The record must support a reviewable error, such as failure to consider material evidence, unreasonable reasoning, misinterpretation of the law, or a breach of procedural fairness. The statutory deadline is generally 15 days for a matter arising in Canada and 60 days for a matter arising outside Canada, calculated from notification of the decision. Immediate legal assessment is essential.

Professional fees are determined after reviewing the applicant’s circumstances, immigration history, number of family members, the complexity of the matter, and the scope of services required. To receive an assessment and fee information, please book a professional consultation. After the assessment, the services, professional fees, and payment terms will be confirmed in a written retainer agreement.

Government processing fees, biometrics, medical examinations, translations, credential assessments, courier charges, and other third-party costs are separate from professional fees unless the written agreement expressly states otherwise.

• Refusal letter and exact date of receipt;
• GCMS notes, if available;
• Full version of the application, forms and documents sent;
• IRCC receipts and correspondence;
• chronological description of the case and any ignored documents;
• passport and status documents;
• Information of the previous lawyer or representative and the contract, as the case may be.