TRV: Redetermination After Settlement in Judicial Review

[reachmenow]

hi Guys,

i am creating this thread to discuss those cases of TRV who were either settled during Judicial review process by Department of Justice / IRCC or where judicial review was won in court and pending Redetermination by visa office.

can everyone share their experience, timelines, current status etc.

thanks

 

[Kamran Awaisi]

Got a settlement. File reopened. Submitted additional documents. Now waiting for the decision.

 

[Sammyss]

Got a settlement. File reopened. Submitted additional documents. Now waiting for the decision.

Can much time did it took for you to reach that state from the time you applied for JR?

 

[Kamran Awaisi]

Can much time did it took for you to reach that state from the time you applied for JR?

4 months

 

[reachmenow]

Got a settlement. File reopened. Submitted additional documents. Now waiting for the decision.

Congrats Kamran!

it would be great if you can share some more info as it will help others.
Many face refusals and are unsure of the JR path which i believe is a path that should be pursued to get justified result for those applications which were really strong as most of these refusals are based on Chinook AI.

Type of Application :
Times Refused:
Applied for Self or for Family:
Applicant Country:
In Canada/Outside Canada:
Visa Office:
Law Firm used:
Total Time took for Settlement:
Used Law firm for redetermination ( yes/no):
Time Taken for ADR after settlement:
Time to PPR after ADR:

This will help others in deciding also.

Good luck to you, with PPR soon.

 

[Sammyss]

4 months

That's good, somebody told me that it will take atleast an year to get results.

 

[Kamran Awaisi]

That's good, somebody told me that it will take atleast an year to get results.

Yeah in case if you don’t receive settlement offer then it takes long

 

[Kamran Awaisi]

Congrats Kamran!

it would be great if you can share some more info as it will help others.
Many face refusals and are unsure of the JR path which i believe is a path that should be pursued to get justified result for those applications which were really strong as most of these refusals are based on Chinook AI.

Type of Application :
Times Refused:
Applied for Self or for Family:
Applicant Country:
In Canada/Outside Canada:
Visa Office:
Law Firm used:
Total Time took for Settlement:
Used Law firm for redetermination ( yes/no):
Time Taken for ADR after settlement:
Time to PPR after ADR:

This will help others in deciding also.

Good luck to you, with PPR soon.

Type of Application : spouse open work permit
Times Refused: 19th February 2025
Applied for Self or for Family: Family
Applicant Country: Pakistan
In Canada/Outside Canada:
Visa Office: Abu Dahbi
Law Firm used: Zarei Law
Total Time took for Settlement: 1 month 8 days
Used Law firm for redetermination ( yes/no): yes
Time Taken for ADR after settlement: 1 month 3 days
Time to PPR after ADR: still waiting

 

[Sammyss]

Yeah in case if you don’t receive settlement offer then it takes long

You mean a settlement from IRCC or court? I think the process involves bringing the case before a judge and subpoenaing IRCC takes an year then the settlement period will come.

 

[Sammyss]

Type of Application : spouse open work permit
Times Refused: 19th February 2025
Applied for Self or for Family: Family
Applicant Country: Pakistan
In Canada/Outside Canada:
Visa Office: Abu Dahbi
Law Firm used: Zarei Law
Total Time took for Settlement: 1 month 8 days
Used Law firm for redetermination ( yes/no): yes
Time Taken for ADR after settlement: 1 month 3 days
Time to PPR after ADR: still waiting

How much you paid overall for this process?

 

[Kamran Awaisi]

How much you paid overall for this process?

3550 CAD

You mean a settlement from IRCC or court? I think the process involves bringing the case before a judge and subpoenaing IRCC takes an year then the settlement period will come.

if your case is strong, IRCC will offer you settlement upon withdrawing the case from the court

 

[Sammyss]

3550 CAD

if your case is strong, IRCC will offer you settlement upon withdrawing the case from the court

I sent you a DM. Can you please check?

 

[reachmenow]

Type of Application : spouse open work permit
Times Refused: 19th February 2025
Applied for Self or for Family: Family
Applicant Country: Pakistan
In Canada/Outside Canada:
Visa Office: Abu Dahbi
Law Firm used: Zarei Law
Total Time took for Settlement: 1 month 8 days
Used Law firm for redetermination ( yes/no): yes
Time Taken for ADR after settlement: 1 month 3 days
Time to PPR after ADR: still waiting

thanks for sharing Kamran!

 

[reachmenow]

ok Guys, finally good news on my nieces visitor visa JR. After 3 refusals and painful 6 years of waiting her visa was approved.

so for those TRV applicants, who have all of the requirements in place. i always suggest consulting a good lawyer and doing JR if applicable.
in my case, my niece had sufficient family ties, financial assets, etc. but still was getting unfairly refused so i gave it the best shot and finally succeeded.

After 2 refusals in 2019 i had thought to wait until family situations, Job, financials improve even more but even after waiting for 5 years and reapplying the application was again refused. This third application was prepared by the best law firm in Canada and we did not leave any stones unturned in preparing the strongest case.
Thus i prepared a very good base for JR as i expected the AI to auto refuse based on past refusals and exactly the same happened.

I retained Bellissimo law firm for entire journey, initial application, JR and re-determination.

i did end up spending lot of time, money and peace doing the judicial review process , but truly satisfied that my niece can finally visit along with her mother to Canada.

i hope that this gives some motivation for other forum members who are struggling with refusal of visa for their loved ones.

My advice: Do Not Give UP. Always make the initial application very strong which then provides a solid footing for future. Many of us take the initial app lightly which leads to refusals and then rejection history leading to even more refusals.

Below is the timeline:
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Type of Application : Visitor Visa.
Times Refused: 3 times, twice in 2019. third refusal January 2025.
Reconsideration Requested: Yes, refused.
Applied for Self or for Family: Niece
Applicant Country: India
In Canada/Outside Canada: Outside Canada
Visa Office: New Delhi
Law Firm used: Bellissimo
Total Time took for Settlement: 2.5 months.
Used Law firm for redetermination ( yes/no): yes
Time Taken for ADR after settlement: 45 days.
Time given to submit additional documents : 10 days.
Time to PPR after ADR: 15 days.
Time for Stamped passport from New Delhi visa office : 30 days.
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[Kamran Awaisi]

ok Guys, finally good news on my nieces visitor visa JR. After 3 refusals and painful 5 years of waiting her visa was approved.

so for those TRV applicants, who have all of the requirements in place. i always suggest consulting a good lawyer and doing JR if applicable.
in my case, my niece had sufficient family ties, financial assets, etc. but still was getting unfairly refused so i gave it the best shot and finally succeeded.
After 2 refusals in 2019 i had thought to wait until family situations, Job, financials change but even after waiting for 5 years and reapplying the application was simply refused.
In the end spent lot of money doing the JR process , but truly satisfied that my niece can finally visit along with her mother to Canada.

Type of Application : Visitor Visa.
Times Refused: 3 times, twice in 2019. third refusal January 2025.
Reconsideration Requested: Yes, Reconsideration after second and third refusal was refused. Reconsideration took 7 months to process for third refusal.
Applied for Self or for Family: Niece
Applicant Country: India
In Canada/Outside Canada: Outside Canada
Visa Office: New Delhi
Law Firm used: Bellissimo
Total Time took for Settlement: 2.5 months.
Used Law firm for redetermination ( yes/no): yes
Time Taken for ADR after settlement: 45 days.
Time given to submit additional documents : 10 days.
Time to PPR after ADR: 15 days.
Time for Stamped passport from New Delhi visa office : 30 days.

Wow. Wonderful news for your family. Congratulations.
I am waiting for ppr for my wife’s sowp. ADR submitted on June 30