Named as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms by The Globe and Mail (2023) & Boutique Law Firm of the Year Excellence Awardee by the Canada Law Awards (2023, 2024)
Landings LLP is home to some of Canada’s most respected refugee and immigration lawyers. We are widely-recognized by our peers and clients for our expertise, innovative advocacy and our professionalism. The lawyers at Landings LLP are fierce advocates with extensive experience representing clients in both complex and straightforward matters. We pride ourselves on taking the time needed to ensure that each case we take on is given the care and attention it needs.
Landings LLP represents individuals seeking refugee protection, temporary and permanent immigration status in Canada and Canadian citizenship. We also assist individuals and their families when problems arise with their immigration status. In addition, we act for non-government organizations who want legal advice and we challenge unjust laws and government actions through constitutional litigation. We are often involved in high-profile cases and regularly appear before the Immigration and Refugee Board and all levels of Court, including the Supreme Court of Canada.
Our lawyers bring broad and varied experiences to their practices. We have been adjudicators for the Immigration and Refugee Board, worked with the United Nations and we have provided strategic advice to advocacy organizations. Our lawyers have experience working on Bay Street and Wall Street and have clerked at Canada’s highest courts. We are adjunct faculty at leading Canadian law schools, volunteer as board directors and we have published books and articles on immigration and refugee law.
We are trusted members of the legal community and often receive referrals from other lawyers and previous clients. We offer legal services in English, French, Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Swahili and Haitian Creole.
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🧵Assessment on re-opening of a permanent residence application: In Xu v. Canada (MCI) 2024 FC 839, the Court held that when an administrative decision is reopened, the re-assessment cannot be done in abstract and must take into consideration all relevant factors.
Abuse of process due to delay: In Teklay v. Canada (MPSEP) 2024 FC 843, Justice Turley stated that abuse of process must be raised at the tribunal stage. Failure to do so may preclude it from being raised on judicial review:
🧵Citizenship Revocation: Justice St-Louis on citizenship revocation. In Tan v. Canada (MCI) 2024 FC 600, Justice St-Louis examined the Applicant’s appeal and proposed Notice of Constitutional Question regarding the validity of ss.10 and ss.10.1 of the Citizenship Act.
🧵Production orders: In a recent from Justice Fothergill, Canada (MPSEP) v. Dos Santos Freitas 2024 FC 608 the Court examined a production order appeal brought forward by the Minister.