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Litigation & Appeals
AKL Immigration Law offers comprehensive immigration legal services. Whether you are applying to visit, study, work, invest, or reunite with family in Canada, our tailored legal strategies are designed to maximize your success and ease your journey.
Unfortunately, not all immigration applications are accepted. If you received a refusal, removal order from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), you may challenge the decision through an appeal, or judicial review.
At AKL Immigration Law, we have the legal insight and experience to effectively represent clients in complex litigation matters. We provide strategic advice, prepare persuasive submissions, and represent clients before all relevant immigration tribunals, including the Federal Court of Canada.
Our litigation and appeal services include:
- Appeals to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD)
- Appeals of sponsorship refusals
- Appeals of residency obligation breaches
- Judicial Reviews at the Federal Court
- Application for Mandamus at the Federal Court
- Admissibility hearing at the Immigration Division
- Stay of Removal applications
- Appeal of refused refugee claims
- Detention review hearings
Question related to Services
Generally speaking, there is no formal appeal process for temporary residence applications (visitor visas, study permits or work permit). However, a refusal may be challenged at the Federal Court through Judicial Review. We will assess the reasons for refusal and determine the best path forward – whether it is reapplying, requesting reconsideration or seeking Judicial Review.
Deadlines for appeals are strict. For most IRCC decisions, you must file an appeal within 15 days if the application was made inside of Canada or within 60 days if the application was made outside of Canada. Appeals at the Immigration Appeal Division must be filed within 30 days of receiving the refusal.