Application for judicial review of departure orders dismissed due to unjustified delay in filing.
The applicants sought judicial review of a decision issuing departure orders against them after their refugee claims were denied.
They filed their application for leave and judicial review nearly 9 months late and requested an extension of time.
The Federal Court denied the extension, finding no reasonable explanation for the delay and prejudice to the respondent.
The Court noted that relying on legal counsel and ignorance of the law are not valid excuses.
The application for judicial review was dismissed as moot.
The Court also held that even if considered on the merits, the departure orders were not unreasonable as they flow automatically from a failed refugee claim.
Judicial review dismissed; applicant failed to hold required live-in caregiver work permit for permanent residence.
The applicant sought judicial review of a decision rejecting her application for permanent residence under the Live-In Caregiver Class.
The Immigration Officer found that she did not hold a valid work permit as a live-in caregiver at the time of her application, a requirement under the regulations applicable to the transitional provisions of the abolished program.
The Federal Court held the decision was reasonable and dismissed the application.
