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Judicial review of work permit refusal dismissed where visa officer's language proficiency findings were reasonable.
The applicant, a citizen of India, applied for a work permit as a welder.
Following an interview, the visa officer refused the application based on concerns that the applicant lacked the spoken English required for the job and would not leave Canada at the end of his authorized stay.
The applicant sought judicial review, arguing the decision was unreasonable and that the officer breached procedural fairness by discouraging the use of an interpreter.
The Federal Court held the officer's assessment of language proficiency was reasonable and supported by the interview record.
The Court also found no breach of procedural fairness, as the purpose of the interview was to assess English skills required for the employment.
The application for judicial review was dismissed.
