Strategic representation when it matters most

A refused family-class sponsorship application may carry a right of appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division, depending on the circumstances of the case.

We review the refusal decision, appeal record, relationship evidence and the concerns identified by the visa officer to determine what must be addressed on appeal.

Our preparation may include:

• Reviewing the refusal and appeal record
• Identifying factual and legal issues
• Developing additional documentary evidence
• Preparing the sponsor, applicant and supporting witnesses
• Preparing written and oral submissions
• Representation before the Immigration Appeal Division

Where credibility, genuineness of relationship or other concerns are raised, the case strategy is built around the specific findings that led to the refusal.

Permanent residents may face loss of status where a decision-maker determines that the residency obligation has not been met.

Where a right of appeal exists, the Immigration Appeal Division may consider the legal requirements and, where applicable, humanitarian and compassionate circumstances.

We can assist with:

• Reviewing the residency determination
• Reconstructing travel and residence history
• Identifying available legal arguments
• Assessing and presenting humanitarian and compassionate factors
• Preparing the appellant and witnesses
• Preparing written and oral submissions
• Representation before the Immigration Appeal Division

Certain permanent residents and protected persons may have a right to appeal a removal order to the Immigration Appeal Division, subject to the limitations set out in Canadian immigration law.

These matters may involve legal issues, personal circumstances and humanitarian considerations.

Our preparation may include:

• Reviewing the removal order and underlying record
• Identifying the issues leading to inadmissibility
• Assessing appeal rights and applicable limitations
• Developing documentary and humanitarian evidence
• Preparing the client and supporting witnesses
• Preparing legal submissions
• Representation before the Immigration Appeal Division

An admissibility hearing determines whether a foreign national or permanent resident is inadmissible to Canada under immigration law.

These proceedings may involve allegations relating to criminality, misrepresentation, non-compliance or other statutory grounds.

We can assist with:

• Reviewing the allegation and disclosure
• Identifying the applicable inadmissibility provisions
• Examining documentary and evidentiary issues
• Preparing the client and witnesses
• Developing legal arguments
• Preparing written and oral submissions
• Representation before the Immigration Division

Individuals detained under Canadian immigration legislation are entitled to detention reviews before the Immigration Division at prescribed intervals.

The Immigration Division considers whether continued detention is justified and whether appropriate alternatives to detention may address the concerns identified by immigration authorities.

Our preparation may include:

• Reviewing the reasons for detention
• Examining the evidence relied upon by immigration authorities
• Developing an alternative-to-detention proposal
• Preparing bondspersons or supporting witnesses
• Preparing submissions regarding release conditions

Refugee proceedings require careful preparation of the claimant’s evidence, supporting documentation and response to the legal issues relevant to protection.

Canadian Immigration Centre provides representation before the Refugee Protection Division and, where a right of appeal exists, the Refugee Appeal Division.

Our preparation may include:

• Reviewing the Basis of Claim and supporting record
• Identifying credibility and evidentiary issues
• Reviewing country-condition evidence
• Preparing the claimant for testimony
• Preparing documentary evidence and legal submissions
• Representation before the Refugee Protection Division
• Preparation and representation in Refugee Appeal Division matters where applicable