Appeal Matters

GSS Law Firm can assist you in the following appeal matters:

• Sponsorship appeal
• Refugee claim appeal
• Deportation or Removal order appeal
• Permanent Resident - residency obligation appeal

Appeal - Sponsorship Applications

Appeal processes are complex. If visa officer has refused sponsorship application filed under Family Class application, a sponsor generally has a right to appeal to Immigration Refugee Board. Please note the sponsor has to file appeal within thirty (30) days of receiving the decision of visa officer.

To challenge refusal of visa officer, an application in Federal Court may also be filed depending upon severity of the case and the reasons of refusal. It is important that Federal Court application filing deadlines are very strict and must be met with in allowed time, either fifteen (15) or thirty (60) days from the date of the decision.

Judicial Review – Refugee claim

In case the application for refugee claim has been refused, the applicant may file an Application for Leave and Judicial Review with in fifteen (15) days of receiving decision from IRB, RPD. In case the refusal is by visa post outside of Canada, the applicant may have sixty (60) days to file Application for Leave and Judicial Review.

Deportation or Removal Order Appeal

In the case a Deportation or Removal Order has been issued, the applicant may appeal for the review of such order. Immigration Appeal Division may allow, stay or dismiss the appeal.

At GSS Law Firm we can assist through appeal process. If you have any questions or concerns associated with appeal process, please contact our office.