Scenario: A claimant presents new documentary evidence to the RAD that was not presented at the RPD.
Question: Under what condition can the RAD accept this evidence?
Scenario: A rejected refugee claimant files a Notice of Appeal at the RAD but fails to provide supporting documents within 15 days.
Question: What may the RAD do in response to this failure?
Scenario: A claimant’s hearing before the RPD was postponed due to counsel’s unavailability and rescheduled within 7 days.
Question: What must the claimant do to ensure the new date is not considered a refusal to proceed?
Scenario: A permanent resident is refused sponsorship of his spouse because of a past criminal record. He appeals to the IAD.
Question: What is the key consideration for the IAD when assessing whether to allow the appeal on humanitarian and compassionate grounds?
Scenario: Mr. Singh is detained at the airport upon arrival in Canada. He has no identification documents but claims to be fleeing persecution.
Question: Mr. Singh is brought before the Immigration Division for a detention review. What must the ID Member consider first during the hearing?
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IRCC has extended the pause on new applications under the Groups of Five and Community Sponsor streams. Key salient points: Suspension extended until December 31, 2026. Applies to new applications only. Existing applications continue to be processed. Decision driven by high intake volumes and processing backlogs. Allows IRCC to focus on finalizing pending cases. Does not affect government-assisted refugees. IRCC Newsroom – Canada tests digital visas
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