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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 - 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 - Council of Europe (ECtHR)· 2026favorable
CASE OF J.B. v. GREECE (no. 54796/16)
Whether the applicant's expulsion from Greece would expose him to a real risk of treatment contrary to the prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment under Article 3.
refugeeasylumnon-refoulementarticle 3 - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Bankamina v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 36298 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket MC5-33390). Indexed terms: orphaned niece — birth certificate extract — documents — death — children.
refugeeimmigration - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Mahoro v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 37545 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket TC5-45014). Indexed terms: visa officer — procedural fairness — becoming a permanent resident — sponsor — non-accompanying family member.
immigrationrefugee - 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 - Canada (Federal Court)· 2026· Federal Court
Soltan Mohammadi v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 FC 682 (CanLII)
The case concerns the legal parameters or procedural fairness involved in the exclusion and removal of permanent residents in Canada.
asylumcitizenshipexclusionimmigrationpermanent-residency+2 - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Obedhogo v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 37525 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket TC4-50001). Indexed terms: skilled worker category — reopen — permanent resident visa — jurisdiction — hear.
immigrationrefugee - 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 - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Corra v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 33042 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket VC5-22833). Indexed terms: videoconference — physical presence — teleconference — highly vulnerable to background noise — virtual.
refugeeimmigration - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Hagi v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 37546 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket VC5-14045). Indexed terms: physically present — family class — testimony — marriage ceremony was conducted — inconsistencies.
immigrationrefugee - European Union· 2026· Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
C-230/26
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration.
bordersasylumimmigration - European Union (CJEU)· 2026· Court of Justice of the European Unionpending
C-449/26
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration.
bordersasylumimmigration - Council of Europe (ECtHR)· 2025
CASE OF H.A. AND OTHERS v. HUNGARY (no. 39498/18)
Whether Hungary has taken effective measures to prevent new violations of the Convention and complied with the Court's judgment by paying the awarded compensation.
refugeeasylumnon-refoulementarticle 3 - Council of Europe (ECtHR)· 2025
CASE OF Y.K. v. CROATIA (no. 38776/21)
Whether the applicant’s removal to North Macedonia would expose him to a real risk of treatment contrary to the prohibition of torture, and whether the domestic system provided an effective remedy for that risk.
refugeeasylumnon-refoulementarticle 3 - Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)· 2025· Upper Tribunal
UKUT/IAC/2025/277
Case from Sierra Leone concerning Permission to Appeal and First-tier Tribunal practice and procedure.
asylumimmigration - Council of Europe (ECtHR)· 2025High precedent
CASE OF A.R.E. v. GREECE (no. 15783/21)
Whether the applicant's expulsion to Türkiye and the conditions of his detention, together with the absence of an effective remedy, breached his rights under the prohibition of torture, the right to liberty and the right to an effective remedy.
refugeeasylumnon-refoulementarticle 3