The applicant sought judicial review of a decision refusing his application for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) grounds.
The officer concluded that the applicant's establishment in Canada and family ties did not justify an exemption from the usual requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
The Federal Court found the officer's decision reasonable, noting that the officer considered and weighed the evidence and reasonably concluded that the hardship the applicant would face upon returning to India could be mitigated.
