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- Canada (Federal Court)· 2026· Federal Court
Naseer v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 FC 678
The case involved the interpretation of section 99 of an unidentified statute, which likely impacts the determination of status for Convention refugees in Canada and was challenged through judicial review under administrative law.
refugeeasylumimmigrationadministrative-lawjudicial-review - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Caguitla v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 37543 (CA IRB)
The case likely concerned an application for family class sponsorship, specifically involving a common-law partner, with humanitarian and compassionate considerations being central to the decision.
asylumfamily-reunificationhumanitarian-considerationsimmigrationrefugee - European Union (CJEU)· 2026· CJEUpending
Spirink C-445/26
This case involves subject matters concerning borders, asylum, and immigration, specifically focusing on asylum policy within the European Union.
asylumimmigrationborders - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Oji v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 37547 (CA IRB)
The applicant's sponsorship and visa application were at stake due to a potential shortfall in income.
asylumimmigrationrefugeesponsorshipvisa - European Union (CJEU)· 2026· Court of Justice of the European Union
C-125/26
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
borders-asylum-and-immigrationasylum-policy - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Azizian v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 36309 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket MC5-20433). Indexed terms: wife — non-compliance with the residency obligation — special relief — family — return.
refugeeimmigration - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Herriott v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 48326 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket TC5-33250). Indexed terms: hardship — sponsorship — factors — threshold for special relief — family reunification.
immigrationrefugee - European Union· 2026· CJEU
C-21/26
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
bordersasylum-and-immigrationasylum-policy - European Union (CJEU)· 2026· Court of Justice of the European Unionpending
C-449/26
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration.
bordersasylumimmigration - European Union· 2026· Court of Justice of the European Union
C-223/26
This case concerned issues relating to borders, asylum, and immigration policy within the European Union.
bordersasylumimmigrationasylum-policy - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Sadeghi v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 37536 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket TC5-16811). Indexed terms: five-year period — special relief — residency obligation — husband — family.
refugeeimmigration - European Union (CJEU)· 2026· CJEU
C-482/26
The case concerned issues related to borders, asylum, and immigration policies within the European Union.
bordersasylumimmigration - European Union· 2026· Court of Justice of the European Union
Fisnoix C-333/26
This case concerns legal questions regarding borders, asylum, and immigration policy within the European Union.
bordersasylumimmigrationasylum-policy - European Union (CJEU)· 2026· Court of Justice of the European Union
C-252/26
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration.
bordersasylumimmigration - European Union (CJEU)· 2026· CJEUpending
C-377/26
The case concerns European Union asylum policy, involving legal questions around borders, asylum, and immigration.
asylumimmigrationborders - European Union (CJEU)· 2025· Court of Justice of the European Union
C-747/25
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
asylum-policybordersimmigration - United Kingdom Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)· 2025· United Kingdom Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
Guerrero (s104(4A); statutory abandonment; right of appeal) Trinidad and Tobago
The case addresses statutory abandonment of appeals under section 104(4A) and the right of appeal in immigration matters involving a Trinidad and Tobago national.
immigrationasylum - European Union· 2025· CJEU
C-706/25
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
borders-asylum-and-immigrationasylum-policy - Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)· 2025· Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
Ghira (R 25, AIP, Fairness) Romania
Immigration case from Romania addressing Rule 25, Accelerated Detained Appeals, and fairness principles.
immigrationasylum - United Kingdom· 2025
Ganeshamoorthy, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Evidential Flixibility; Administrative Review Gateways)
Sri Lankan case dealing with evidential flexibility principles and administrative review gateways in immigration proceedings.
immigrationadministrative-review