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Facing an IRCC decision refusal? Explore judicial review with BorderPass. Understand key deadlines, application processes, and the role of the Federal Court. Expert advice on complex judicial reviews for immigration matters in Canada. Judicial review is a process by which an individual can bring a government entity to court in order to ensure that they followed procedures and that the decision is reasonable and without bias. When you are trying to immigrate to Canada, and your application was denied by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), you may be able to file for judicial review in order to get that decision overturned. The process of filing for leave and judicial review is complex, and there are several deadlines and time limits that you must be aware of. In this article, we will break down and simplify those deadlines and time limits. We will also take a closer look at how long the judicial review process might take, and what circumstances could cause delays in the process. In a judicial review, you will be called “the Applicant” since you are applying for judicial review. IRCC will be responding to the judicial review, and they will be called “the Respondent.” Of note, an application for judicial review is filed against the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (as opposed to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada - IRCC).

Written by BorderPass, this blog explains your length of stay in Canada with a visitor visa, common misconceptions, and how to legally extend your stay. A prevalent misconception often arises when individuals mistake the validity of their visa for their allowed length of stay. This guide aims to explain your length of stay in Canada with a visitor visa, common misconceptions, and how to legally extend your stay.

If you’re facing the uncertainty of an immigration application refusal, the path forward may seem unclear. You might be asking yourself whether you can appeal the decision, apply for a judicial review, or simply reapply. In these moments of uncertainty, BorderPass provides the four most common options individuals face when dealing with an immigration refusal from IRCC: