2010 FC 352 IMM-1525-09 March 31, 2010 Principle Established: It’s the reception date that counts. The applicant mailed her PR application on February 25, 2008 and it was received by the visa office responsible for processing on March 3, 2008. On February 27, 2008, Immigration Canada changed its regulations. Under the previous regulations, the applicant

2010 FC 442 IMM-3475-09 April 23, 2010 Principle Established: Onus on applicant to submit proper reference letters. The applicant applied for PR under the Skilled Worker Class as a cook. Her application was refused because the Visa Officer determined that her proof of work experience was insufficient. The Visa Officer did not advise the applicant

2010 FC 466 IMM-3551-09 April 28, 2010 Principle Established: Visa Officer should have requested more information. The applicant applied for PR under skilled worker class in 2005 through New Delhi Visa Office and his application was rejected in 2009. He needed 67 points, but he was awarded only 65. Though his spouse had a brother

T-1140-09 2010 FC 449 April 26, 2010 Principle Established: Substantial connection needed for citizenship The applicant came to Canada in 2000 on a student visa. She obtained PR status in 2005 and left Canada for post-doctoral studies at Harvard University in US. In 2008 she was granted citizenship, though she has been physically present in