Immigration appeals and inadmissibility matters require careful identification of the legal issue before choosing a remedy. Sponsorship appeals are heard by the Immigration Appeal Division, while criminal or other inadmissibility may require a different application or legal strategy.
At a glance
- Sponsorship appeals before the Immigration Appeal Division
- Criminal inadmissibility and rehabilitation
- Temporary Resident Permits
- Removal orders and residency-obligation appeals where applicable
Identify the decision and available remedy
Appeal rights depend on the type of decision, the person affected and the statutory restrictions that apply. Not every immigration refusal can be appealed to the Immigration Appeal Division.
Deadlines can be short
For example, sponsorship appeal documents generally must be received by the IAD within the prescribed appeal period. Anyone facing a refusal should review the decision promptly.
Inadmissibility is separate from program eligibility
A person may otherwise qualify for a visa or immigration program but still face inadmissibility because of criminality, medical, security, misrepresentation or other statutory grounds.
Evidence and legal characterization
The facts, foreign offence records, Canadian equivalency, rehabilitation history, purpose of travel and humanitarian circumstances may all affect the appropriate strategy.
Official government resources
Use these official sources for the current program rules, forms and government instructions.
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