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ADR and spousal refusals

By immlawyer

I've had another positive experience with the ADR program here in Calgary. The ADR seeks to divert certain cases that may be amenable to early resolution. Frequently its because the visa refusal is weak or there are only a couple of issues to be canvassed. There are some limitations. Only the appellant provides oral information and the proceeding is limited to one hour. This is a godsend to those who had resigned themselves to waiting for their marriage appeals to be heard by the IAD which is now taking well over a year. The two essentials of a successful ADR are provision of good disclosure and preparation for the interview. The officers here in Calgary are good at canvassing the relevant issues and generally begin with the refusal letter concerns. Hopefully ADR is expanded to removal order appeals on criminality as well. Raj Sharma Barrister & Solicitor Suite 204, 1228 Kensington Rd NW Calgary AB T2N3P7 T:403-705-3398 F:403-705-3406 E: raj@immigrationpractice.ca W: immigrationpractice.ca

Full post as published by Canadian Immigration Blawg on February 11, 2009 (boomark / email).