Canadian court rules IRCC took too long to process immigration application ANALYSIS: Federal Court orders IRCC to make a decision on a permanent residency application within 30 days and pay back $1,500 in fees. People who want to immigrate to Canada often have to wait a long time until they receive a decision on their permanent residency application. The waiting period can drag on for months or even years. By Michael Schwartz
Journalist, allegedly fleeing the Taliban, gets a second chance at a Canadian refugee claim ANALYSIS: Federal Court finds Immigration and Refugee Board erred in asking what a “reasonable Taliban” would do. Ahmad Q. Barekzai is an Afghan national and a journalist. He came to Canada claiming persecution in his country of origin due to having written an article strongly critical of the Taliban. By Michael Schwartz
