Immigration Appeal Division

Immigration Appeal Division has jurisdiction to review the appeals being made in the following circumstances

  • Sponsor against the refusal of a sponsorship application
  • Foreign national who hold a PR visa against a removal orde made at an examination or admissibility hearing
  • Permanent resident or protected person against a removal order made at an examination or admissibility hearing
  • Permanent resident against a decision made outside Canada on the non compliance of residency obligation
  • The minister against a decision of an immigration division.


No appeal can be made by a foreign national or permanent resident or a sponsor if the determination of inadmissibility is based on the ground of security, violation of human or international rights, serious crimes, organized crimes or misrepresentation unless the foreign national is sponsor's spouse or child.

Notice of appeal must be given to the Immigration Appeal Division within a time limit specified in the IAD regulations. Immigration Appeal Division has equitable jurisdiction which may warrant considering an appeal favorably on humanitarian and compassionate considerations even if the decision is valid in law. Once the appeal has been made within the time limit the Immigration Appeal Division will conduct a hearing before a decision is taken.

If an appeal has to be made to the Immigration Appeal Division it is it is important for you to contact an Immigration Consultant or a Lawyer to represent you for filing such appeal within the time limit and represent you throughout the process.

We as experienced Immigration Consultants will be happy to act on your behalf in filing an appeal and appear for you at an IAD hearing so as to ensure that your rights under the law is protected.

If you require us to represent you in connection with an appeal to IAD please call us or send an e mail to info@lancanimmigration.com