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Refugee Cases

1. Senior Applicant (2017)

The Applicant, who had been residing in Canada since 2017 on a temporary visit, faced significant challenges in returning to her home country due to ongoing threats against her life. These threats were rooted in cultural traditions and beliefs that sharply contrasted with her own values. Lehal Law presented compelling evidence at the refugee hearing, demonstrating that the Applicant had a legitimate fear for her safety if she were to return. As a result of our efforts, the Applicant was granted Convention Refugee status.

2. Reopened Refugee Claim

The Applicant retained Lehal Law after being refused her Refugee Claim when she approached Lehal Law for assistance. Through a trauma-informed approach, we were able to help the Applicant reopen her case, offering a supportive environment in which she could share her full story. Our dedicated representation led to a positive outcome, and the Applicant was recognized as a Convention Refugee.

3. Gender Persecution Claim (Lebanon)

A displaced refugee from Lebanon retained Lehal Law for assistance with her refugee claim. We successfully secured a positive decision based on the Applicant’s experiences of gender-based persecution, ensuring her protection under international refugee law.

4. Perceived Political Opinion

A claimant, accompanied by her five children, fled their home country where her son was being forcibly recruited into military service. Lehal Law successfully advocated for the entire family’s refugee protection, securing asylum on the grounds of a well-founded fear of persecution due to perceived political opinion

Humanitarian & Compassionate Cases

1. Injury in Canada – PR Status on H&C Grounds

As a result of setbacks in the Applicant’s Express Entry pathway due to a motor vehicle accident (MVA) and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lehal Law was retained to provide comprehensive submissions. Our efforts led to a successful outcome, and the Applicant was granted Permanent Resident (PR) status under Section 25.1 on Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) grounds.

2. Best Interests of Children – PR Status for Grandparents

Lehal Law successfully assisted grandparents in obtaining PR status on H&C grounds, primarily by emphasizing the best interests of their grandchildren. Our detailed submissions highlighted the compelling need to maintain family unity and ensure the well-being of the children involved.

3. H&C Application for Parents of Deceased Victim of Family Violence

The parents of a deceased victim of family violence came to Canada to attend their child’s funeral and to care for their late child’s young children. Lehal Law submitted extensive evidence regarding the best interests of the children. Four weeks after the submission of the H&C application, it was approved in principle, securing the parent’s right to remain in Canada.

Family Violence Cases

1. Expedited PR Application on H&C Grounds – Family Violence

Lehal Law successfully secured Permanent Resident (PR) status on an expedited basis for an Applicant and her children, based on Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) grounds, with Family Violence (FV) coding. The Applicant had suffered abuse at the hands of both her husband and a family member, forcing her to seek refuge in a transition home. Our submissions emphasized that the Applicant was the victim of serious criminal acts perpetrated in Canada and that she had no support network in her home country. As a result, Permanent Resident status was granted for the Applicant and her children.

2. PR Status for Victim of Family Violence – Best Interests of Children

The Applicant, a foreign national and mother of two Canadian-born children, endured abuse by her common-law spouse. As the primary caregiver for her children, the Applicant had a strong community support network and access to essential resources in Canada. Lehal Law argued that it was in the best interests of the children to remain in Canada with their mother, rather than return to a country where there were no supports. Based on these submissions, the Applicant was granted Permanent Resident status on H&C grounds.

3. PR Status for Mother and Daughter of Family Violence Survivor

Lehal Law successfully assisted the mother and sibling of a Canadian relative who had survived a horrific domestic violence attack. Due to the long-term effects of the injuries sustained by the Canadian relative, she required indefinite emotional support from her mother and sibling. We provided extensive submissions and supporting documentation, ultimately securing Permanent Resident status for both the mother and sibling.

4. Expedited Family Violence, TRP, and H&C Success

Mrs. Lehal has a proven track record of achieving success in obtaining expedited Family Violence (FV) Temporary Resident Permits (TRP) and Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) cases for clients. For further details, please refer to the attached PowerPoint presentation.

Federal Court of Canada Outcomes

1. PR Status Affirmed – Estoppel Argument

Federal Court leave was granted in a case involving a decision that initially found our client not to be a Permanent Resident (PR), despite the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) having previously determined the client to be a PR. Lehal Law successfully made complex legal arguments resulting in the case resolving by consent, without the need for a hearing. The client is now a Canadian citizen.

2. Family Violence – Best Interests of the Child

Federal Court leave was granted in a family violence case where an immigration officer recommended that the mother and her children be removed from Canada due to the abuse. Lehal Law argued that the officer’s assessment of the best interests of the child was not in compliance with the law. Leave was granted, and the matter was resolved by consent. A new officer later made a determination in favour of the clients.

3. H&C Decision – Medical Evidence Overlooked

Federal Court leave was granted in a case involving a negative Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) decision, where medical evidence regarding the health of young children had been disregarded. The matter was resolved by consent, and a new officer reviewed the case, deciding in favour of the clients.