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CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

Immigration Practice

Mai v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)

A-599-99

2001 FCA 100, Sharlow J.A.

2/4/01

3 pp.

Appeal from Motions Judge's decision ([1999] F.C.J. No. 1434 (QL)) visa officer breached no duty owed to applicant --Appeal dismissed--Negative answer to certified question: Does visa officer, processing application for permanent residence designating mailing address of immigration consultant as mailing address for applicant, owe duty to applicant to ensure applicant has received notice of scheduled interview in circumstances where visa officer becomes aware immigration consultant has encountered difficulties that may impact on service provided by immigration consultant to applicant?

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