Can CBSA refuse an immigration detention cash bond even if the bondsperson has the money? Yes. The source of the money matters. In Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) v Singh, 2026 FC 1028, the Federal Court considered the release of an individual from immigration detention where significant concerns had arisen regarding the proposed bondspersons and the source of their funds. An earlier release order required a proposed bondsperson to provide a $100,000 cash bo

Yes. The Federal Court has confirmed that the principle of non-refoulement can be relevant when interpreting security inadmissibility provisions under section 34 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (“IRPA”). The issue was recently considered in Nahayo v Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2026 FC 1173, following important decisions from the Supreme Court of Canada and Federal Court of Appeal. What Is the Principle of Non-Refoulement? Non-refoulement i

Not always. In a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (“PRRA”), an immigration officer may err by requiring documentary evidence to corroborate a sworn statement where there is no reason to doubt the applicant’s truthfulness. In Mizi v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 FC 1038, the Federal Court considered an applicant’s solemnly declared written statements concerning his support for and membership in the KSJL. The Officer did not identify any reason to doubt the truthfulness

Receiving a Procedural Fairness Letter ("PFL") from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ("IRCC") can be alarming. Many applicants assume that a refusal is inevitable. However, a procedural fairness letter is not a refusal. Rather, it is often the last opportunity to address concerns that an immigration officer has identified before making a final decision. Understanding why a PFL was issued and how to respond can significantly impact the outcome of your application.

No. IRCC is not legally bound by its published processing or service standards. However, the Federal Court has confirmed that these timelines can be relevant when determining whether an immigration application has been unreasonably delayed. In Andrienko v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 FC 1054, the Federal Court confirmed that while IRCC's published service standards are not binding, they are a “relevant metric” when assessing whether a delay has become unreasonab

That is precisely what happened in the case involving Thomas Partey [Partey v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 58286 (FC)], who was due to represent Ghana in its FIFA World Cup match against Panama at BMO Field in Toronto on June 17, 2026. The facts • Partey applied for a Temporary Resident Visa to travel to Canada as an accredited FIFA participant. • IRCC learned he was facing multiple serious criminal charges in the United Kingdom. • His visa was refused u

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