Federal Court remedy
Immigration Judicial Review in Ontario
When an immigration decision is unreasonable or unfair, judicial review may be the right next step. We assess urgency, preserve the deadline, and prepare the Federal Court file.
What this service covers
Judicial review is not the same as a fresh application. It is a court process that challenges whether the decision-maker acted fairly and reasonably based on the record already before them.
That means the timing, the reasons, and the paper trail matter. We help clients understand whether judicial review is realistic, whether a reconsideration or new filing is better, and how quickly the file has to move.
Core issues we review
- Judicial review viability assessment
- Leave application and filing strategy
- Record and reasons review
- Procedural fairness and reasonableness issues
- Reconsideration versus court analysis
- Federal Court deadline protection
How the file moves forward
Check the deadline first
Judicial review timelines are short, so we confirm the date of the decision and whether time remains to act.
Review the reasons and record
We look at the refusal letter, the underlying record, and any procedural fairness concerns that may justify court intervention.
Decide whether leave is realistic
Not every refusal should go to court. We assess whether the issue is strong enough for Federal Court review.
Prepare the next filing
If the file is moving forward, we prepare the leave materials, support the record, and manage the Federal Court process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this service and what happens next.
If the decision was unreasonable, the deadline matters more than the frustration
Judicial review can be a powerful remedy, but only if the deadline is protected and the record is handled correctly.
If you want to challenge an immigration refusal in Federal Court, we can review the decision quickly and tell you whether the file belongs in court.
Call 905-744-8888 if you need a faster response.
Related pages