Vavilov Standard of Review: How It Applies to Immigration Judicial Review
Rejection by the IRCC, the Immigration Appeal Division, or any other immigration official does not necessarily mean the matter is final. It may, in certain cases, be challenged by way of judicial review, during which the Federal Court checks whether the decision was...
PGWP Eligibility Changes 2026: Field of Study Restrictions Explained
For many international students, a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is an important part of their plan to build work experience in Canada after graduation. But the rules are no longer the same for every program. Since 2024, some graduates of non-degree programs have...
Mandamus in Canadian Immigration: When & How to Force IRCC to Decide
For some applicants facing unusually long processing delays, Mandamus Canada Immigration may provide a legal way to ask the Federal Court to compel IRCC to make a decision. This article explains what mandamus means, when an IRCC delay may become unreasonable, how the...
Section 117 IRPR: Excluded Family Member Rule (And How to Avoid It)
Some sponsors discover years after becoming permanent residents that a spouse, partner, or child may be excluded from the family class because that person was a non-accompanying family member who was not examined during the sponsor’s permanent residence application....
