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Canadian Immigration Appeals Lawyer
- Specializing in All Types of Immigration Cases
- Over 20 Years of Experience
- Excellent Success Rate
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Immigration Appeal Services
Almost any refusal made by the Canadian immigration authorities can be appealed in some way. Refusals of visa applications such as Express Entry applications, work permits, study permits or visitor visas can be appealed to the Federal Court. Refusals of family class applications such as spouse or partner sponsorships, child or parental sponsorships can be appealed to the Immigration Appeal Division. Loss of permanent residence can often be appealed to the Immigration Appeal Division also.
Refused refugee claims can be appealed to the Refugee Appeal Division. There are also various appeal-like applications that can be made, such as Humanitarian and Compassionate applications, and applications for Pre-Removal Risk Assessment.
Sponsorship Appeals
Where a Canadian citizen or permanent resident has attempted to sponsor a family member, spouse or common-law partner and the application was rejected by the Immigration authorities, an appeal may be made to the IAD within 30 days of receipt of the refusal letter.
Residency Appeals
Canadian permanent residents who have been found not to have met the residency requirement of being in Canada for 2 years out of 5, and have lost their permanent residence as a result, can appeal the negative decision to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) within 60 days of the decision.
Federal Court Appeals
Federal Court appeals include refused visa application, Express Entry, or temporary residence applications like work permits, study permits, or visitor visa applications. These can be appealed with 15 days for decisions made in Canada and 60 days for decisions outside Canada.
Mandamus Appeals
An example of where you can do a mandamus appeal is if the immigration authority is delaying the processing of your immigration application for no good reason. Our office can help you to bring a mandamus appeal to the Federal Court, asking the court to order the immigration authority to fast-track the processing of the application.
Refugee Appeals
People who made refugee claims in Canada and had their case rejected can, in some cases, appeal to the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD). The RAD will review the evidence and either remit the case back to the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) for re-determination or substitute it with their own decision.
Citizenship Appeals
Applications for Canadian citizenship that have been refused by the citizenship department may be appealed to the Federal Court within 30 days. These appeals proceed as applications for leave and judicial review.
Citizenship Revocation
Permanent residents who applied for Canadian citizenship and were rejected or have had their Canadian citizenship revoked through certain circumstances can respond or appeal the negative decision to the citizenship authorities.
We Specialize in Complex Cases
Claudia P – Parental Sponsorship
We were pleased to help Claudia appeal her case when Immigration failed to accept her father into Canada. Our team guided Claudia throughout the process, including helping her prepare the relevant paperwork, filing the appeal, and helping her prepare for the appointment. Mr. Jeffery accompanies Claudia to the appeal in person. Claudia’s father was able to get Canadian residence status within one and a half years.Here’s how we can help you:
- Formulate a strategy based on your particular circumstances
- Collect and review supporting documentation to sufficiently establish the positive outcome of your case
- Prepare you for any requested interviews
- Provide expert legal submissions in support of your appeal
- Communicate with the immigration authorities on your behalf to ensure you don’t miss anything, which could lead to significant delays
The Immigration Law Firm of Matthew Jeffery has over 20 years of experience and specializes in handling immigration appeals with high success rates. Fill out our FREE Appeals Assessment form to see if we are able to assist you with your immigration appeal.
Other Types of Appeals
Humanitarian Applications
Making an application on humanitarian & compassionate grounds allows an applicant to request the immigration authorities to waive the usual requirement to apply for permanent residence through one of the standard immigration categories.
Fairness Letters
If you receive a procedural fairness letter in Ontario, it’s important to submit a detailed and accurate report that summarizes all the critical arguments of your case. A strong and well-thought argument can lead to a more favourable decision by the IRCC.
Removal Order Appeals
If a permanent resident has been found to be inadmissible for criminality, misrepresentation, or other immigration offences, and is ordered to be removed from Canada. The permanent resident may appeal the decision to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) within 30 days.
Immigration Appeal Success Stories
I used Matthew Jeffrey’s legal services for my husband’s appeal process and I am so glad I did! I wish I would have done this from the beginning of the sponsorship process but I’m happy I had the team on my side when it mattered. Absolutely professional, courteous and realistic (about options, upfront about costs and realistic total cost). They were by my side, advising me throughout my appeal process and hearing. Highly recommend!
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Roxie I
My appeal was approved today. I am so happy I chose Matthew Jeffery as my lawyer. I would absolutely recommend Mr. Matthew Jeffery to anyone who has a sponsorship appeal matter. He is very professional and a great person.
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Aaron T
I am extremely pleased with Mr. Jeffery’s expert handling of my appeal to retain my permanent residence status for humanitarian and compassionate reasons. Mr. Jeffery was referred to me by a family friend who spoke very well of him. My case was not an easy one, but Mr. Jeffery skillfully presented its merits before the immigration board which subsequently decided in my favor. I can now join and live with my wife and children in Canada. My family and I are immensely grateful to Mr. Jeffery and his staff. They are very professional and experienced. We highly recommend Mr. Jeffery.
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J M
A big Thanks to Mr Matthew Jeffery and his team for helping me appeal my wife's spousal sponsorship that was denied by visa office in Accra. The case against my wife was very complicated, It almost felt impossible. But today I can celebrate because through him and his team I won the case before the IAD. I am now expecting my wife and son to join me in Canada anytime soon.
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