IAD and Family class sponsorship refusal appeals, rules, and procedures

Educator: 

• Muhammad Watto.  B.A., LL.B.,  Member LSO

Program date: January 26, 2024

Areas to cover.         Assessing the legality of the CIC decision and filing an appeal

• ·         Interpretation of the Act governing the decision
• ·         Assessing issues and errors for grounds of appeal
• ·         Appellant vs. Applicant
• ·         The burden of proof
• ·         Old evidence vs. new evidence
• ·         HNC factors
• ·         Calculating time limits
• ·         IAD appeal vs. new application from scratch – what is better?

• ·         What is going to happen after the appeal is allowed?
• ·         What if the appeal is denied?
• ·         The cost assessment
• ·         Self-representation or hiring counsel?
• ·         Final remedy

Q & A