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- European Union (CJEU)· 2026· Court of Justice of the European Unionpending
C-449/26
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration.
bordersasylumimmigration - 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 - United States (Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit)· 2026
Adolph Michelin v. Warden Moshannon Valley Correctional Center (24-2990)
US court opinion from Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT _____________ Nos. 24-2990 and 24-3198 _____________ ADOLPH MICHELIN v. WARDEN MOSHANNON VALLEY CORRECTIONAL CENTER; DIRECTOR PHILADELPHIA FIELD OFFICE IMMIGRATION AND
united statesimmigration detention - 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 Court of Human Rights· 2026· European Court of Human Rightsadverse
K.A. v. Austria
Whether the applicant's detention as a person of unsound mind and the availability of judicial review of that detention satisfied the right to liberty and security.
human-rightsliberty-and-security - European Union (CJEU)· 2026
Mutaron (C-166/26)
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
refugeeasylum - 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 - European Union· 2026· CJEU
C-21/26
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
bordersasylum-and-immigrationasylum-policy - United States (Court of Appeals for the First Circuit)· 2026· Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Usma Acosta v. Blanche (25-1045)
US court opinion from Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. United States Court of Appeals For the First Circuit No. 25-1045 WILLIAM HERNANDO USMA ACOSTA, Petitioner, v. TODD BLANCHE, Acting United States Attorney General,* Respondent. PETITION FOR REVIEW OF AN ORDER OF THE BOARD
united statesimmigration detention - 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 - Australia (National)· 2026· Productivity CommissionfavorableHigh precedentstatistics
Productivity Commission ROGS 2026 — Youth Justice Cost Analysis
Cost comparison: detention vs community supervision
cost-analysisdetention-costsrogsvalue-for-money - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Brar v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 37533 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket VC5-13072). Indexed terms: becoming a permanent resident — physical presence — sponsorship application — visa — centralized his mode.
immigrationrefugee - 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 - 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
Singh v Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2026 CanLII 48324 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket TC5-17148). Indexed terms: motel — father — hardship — assault — relationship.
refugeeasylum - 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· CJEU
C-404/26
This case concerned the application of European Union law in the areas of border control, asylum procedures, and general immigration policy.
bordersasylumimmigrationasylum-policy - 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 - European Union (CJEU)· 2026· CJEU
C-328/26
This case concerned issues related to borders, asylum, and immigration policy within the European Union, specifically focusing on asylum policy.
bordersasylumimmigration - United States (Board of Immigration Appeals)· 2026· Board of Immigration Appeals
A-M-Z-F, 29 I. & N. Dec. 551
US court opinion from Board of Immigration Appeals. Cite as 29 I&N Dec. 551 (BIA 2026) Interim Decision #4181 Matter of A-M-Z-F-, Respondent Decided April 14, 2026 U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Board of Immigration Appeals Parties in I
united statesimmigration detention