Iman Borhanifar, RCIC
LMIA Work Permit, Singh v. Canada, 2026 FC 1221
In an LMIA work permit decision released October 2, 2026, the Federal Court granted judicial review of the refusal of an Indian farm worker’s application. Justice Blackhawk found that the officer’s reasons did not meaningfully address evidence of the applicant’s ties to India and ordered reconsideration by a different officer.
NEXUS Interview Deadline Returns to Two Years
Canada will restore a two-year NEXUS interview deadline for applicants who receive conditional approval on or after April 1, 2027. The Canada Border Services Agency says the change replaces the temporary five-year timeframe introduced during COVID-19 disruptions.
RAD New Evidence, Singh Maan v. Canada, 2026 FC 1206
The Federal Court dismissed a RAD new evidence challenge brought by an Indian citizen whose refugee claim had been rejected on credibility grounds. In Singh Maan v. Canada, 2026 FC 1206, the Court found it was reasonably open to the Refugee Appeal Division to give no credence to affidavits from the applicant and his mother.
Financial Credibility, Et Al. v. Canada, 2026 FC 1217
In Financial Credibility, the Federal Court granted judicial review after finding that a visa officer made an adverse credibility finding about the applicants’ bank balance without giving them an opportunity to respond. The decision concerned a spousal open work permit application and a study permit application. Justice Battista set aside the refusals and ordered redetermination by a different officer.
IFA, Hernandez c. Canada, 2026 CF 1212
The Federal Court dismissed Neribet Hernandez Hernandez’s application for judicial review of a Refugee Appeal Division decision finding that Mérida, Yucatán, was a viable internal flight alternative (IFA) in Mexico. In Hernandez v. Canada, 2026 FC 1212, released October 1, 2026, Justice Negar Azmudeh found the RAD’s reasoning reasonable.
Alberta PNP Draw Issues 123 Invitations, October 2, 2026
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program issued 123 invitations through the Alberta Opportunity Stream on October 2, 2026. The AAIP minimum score for the round was 54.
Procedural Fairness in Refugee PR, Beyene v. Canada, 2026
Procedural Fairness in Refugee PR led the Federal Court to quash a refusal based on undisclosed differences in sibling information.
Canada asylum portal changes start November 3, 2026
Canada asylum portal changes will take effect on November 3, 2026, affecting how refugee protection claims are submitted through the IRCC Portal. People who begin a claim but do not submit it by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 2, 2026, will need to complete new questions and review previous answers.
Misrepresentation, Kaur v. Canada, 2026 FC 1216
Misrepresentation was central in Kaur v. Canada, 2026 FC 1216, where the Federal Court set aside a finding that a temporary resident visa holder was inadmissible under section 40(1)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The Court found that the procedural fairness letter gave only a general conclusion that a property valuation report was fraudulent, without disclosing the underlying concern recorded in the officer’s notes.
Refugee Claim Credibility, Haoua v. Canada, 2026 FC 1209
In Refugee Claim Credibility, the Federal Court dismissed Ms. Oumar Ali Haoua’s application for judicial review of a Refugee Protection Division decision denying her protection claim and finding it had no credible basis. Justice Gleeson released the decision on October 1, 2026.