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Judicial review dismissed; officer reasonably refused temporary resident permit to overstaying former student.
The applicant, a citizen of Lebanon, came to Canada on a study permit.
After facing academic and personal difficulties resulting in the expiration of her study permit, she opened a restaurant and subsequently applied for a temporary resident permit (TRP) to remain in Canada.
An immigration officer refused the TRP application, finding she had failed to provide compelling reasons to overcome her inadmissibility.
The applicant sought judicial review, arguing the officer misapprehended facts regarding her studies and economic contributions.
The Federal Court found no errors in the officer's factual assessment and held that the refusal was reasonable, noting the applicant had not regularized her status before applying for the TRP.
The application for judicial review was dismissed.
Judicial review of inadmissibility finding dismissed; Immigration Division reasonably assessed applicant's membership in the UFDD.
The applicant sought judicial review of a decision by the Immigration Division finding him inadmissible to Canada under paragraphs 34(1)(b) and 34(1)(f) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act due to his involvement with the Union des forces pour la démocratie et le développement (UFDD).
The Federal Court found that the Immigration Division reasonably assessed the applicant's participation and membership in the organization based on the evidence presented, applying the framework established in B074.
