Jane Katkova & Associates outlines mandamus options for Canadian immigration delays

Toronto-based immigration law consulting firm Jane Katkova & Associates is providing online guidance regarding mandamus applications for individuals facing prolonged delays in Canadian immigration processes.

Under section 18.1(3)(a) of Canada’s Federal Courts Act, the Federal Court may require a federal decision-maker to perform an act they have unlawfully failed to perform or have unreasonably delayed. In immigration cases, a mandamus application seeks a court order to compel a decision on a pending file. The firm notes that a mandamus application does not guarantee a favorable outcome or an approved application, but rather seeks to resolve the delay itself.