Federal Court orders visitor visa reconsideration after four judicial reviews

On March 12, 2026, the Federal Court ordered expedited reconsideration of a visitor visa application after four rounds of judicial review. Indian parents Subash Kumar and Rashmi sought to visit their children, who were studying in Canada, but faced repeated refusals despite strong financial ties and a travel history. The case was taken pro bono after multiple settlements failed to resolve the issue. Justice Grant found the visa officer's decision unreasonable for ignoring evidence of ties to India while overemphasizing family connections in Canada. The Court awarded $1,000 in costs and noted systemic concerns about arbitrary refusals of temporary resident visas.

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