Appeals to the Immigration and Refugee Board

When Canadian Immigration authorities make a decision that negatively affects permanent residents or persons of a refugee status, there may be an alternative outcome if an appeal is to take place to the Immigration Appeal Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board.

• Appeals by sponsors. In circumstances where a Canadian citizen or permanent resident has made an effort to sponsor a family member and the application was denied by the Immigration authorities, an appeal is accessible.
• Appeals by permanent residents. In circumstances where a permanent resident has been prohibited from Canada and is ordered deportation from Canada, an appeal may be available.
• Appeals by refugees. In circumstances where an individual who has been approved refugee protection has been prohibited and is ordered deportation from Canada, an appeal may be available.
• Residency appeals. In circumstance where a permanent resident who is abroad is found not to have satisfied the residency prerequisites, an appeal can be made.

In order to preserve the rights to an appeal, it must be made within thirty days of the negative decision, therefore acting quickly is essential.If any of these situations applies to you and you are interested in making an appeal, please contact us for further information..

• Judicial Review before the Federal Court
  
• Admissibility hearings
  
• Detention Reviews
  
• Appeals and Hearings
  

Disclaimer: the information included on this website is intended to be of a general nature and does not constitute legal advice.