Refused? Facing removal? You may have only days to act.
Since 2004, the lawyers at Olalere Law Office have challenged refused applications and removal orders before Canada’s immigration tribunals and the Federal Court. If you have received a negative decision, the deadline to fight it is short — and the clock is already running.
What decision did you receive?
Choose the situation that fits you — we will show you how we can help.
My visa or permit was refused
Visitor, study, or work permit refused? You may be able to challenge it in the Federal Court.
My sponsorship was refused
A refused spousal or family sponsorship can often be appealed to the Immigration Appeal Division.
My refugee claim was denied
A negative Refugee Protection Division decision may be appealed to the Refugee Appeal Division.
I am facing removal from Canada
If you have a removal date, we can move urgently to ask the Federal Court to stay it.
My H&C or PRRA was refused
Humanitarian and PRRA refusals can be challenged by judicial review.
My application is stuck or delayed
When a decision takes unreasonably long, the Court can order Immigration to decide.
My permanent residence was refused
A refused PR application such as express entry, economic, group of five, provincial nominee, family, etc — can often be challenged in the Federal Court.
I received a procedural fairness letter
A procedural fairness letter is your chance to respond before a refusal — a strong, timely reply is critical.
I was found inadmissible
Facing an inadmissibility finding — misrepresentation, criminality, or other grounds? We can help you respond or challenge it.
Immigration deadlines are strict — and unforgiving
Once the time to appeal or seek judicial review passes, the door usually closes for good.
- Federal Court judicial review (decision in Canada): 15 days
- Federal Court judicial review (decision outside Canada): 60 days
- Refugee Appeal Division — file the appeal: 15 days
- Immigration Appeal Division (sponsorship / removal): 30 days
- Motion to stay a removal: before your removal date — often only days
Deadlines vary by decision and run from different dates. Contact us to confirm the deadline that applies to you.
When immigration says no, we know how to fight back.
An inside understanding
Kehinde Olalere was a Manager inside Canada’s immigration department. We know how these decisions are made — and where they go wrong.
Experience since 2004
Two decades representing clients in the Federal Court and before Canada’s immigration tribunals.
Ottawa — home of the Federal Court
Based at the seat of the Federal Court of Canada, acting for clients across Canada and abroad.
Recent outcomes
Study permit refusal set aside on judicial review; the application was returned for a fresh decision.
Obasi v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2024 FC 746
In-Canada humanitarian & compassionate refusal set aside on judicial review.
Ashiru v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2021 FC 1313
Refused spousal sponsorship overturned at the Immigration Appeal Division.
Murillo v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2024 CanLII 21957 (CA IRB)
See our full list of reported decisions →
Our lawyers acted as counsel in these matters. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome; every case is decided on its own facts.
Getting started is simple
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Tell us what happened — send your details and the decision you received, including any deadline or removal date.
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We review and reach out with consultation details and payment instructions.
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We meet and plan your next move — and, where time is short, act quickly to protect your rights.
A refusal is not always the end of the road.
If you have received a negative immigration decision, do not wait. The sooner we hear from you, the more we can do.