The Importance of Perseverance, Proper Documentation, and Patience in Immigration Applications.

In the case of D'Souza v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2025 FC 682, decided on April 14th, 2025, Mr. D'Souza, a man who had been living and working in Canada since 2007, faced multiple rejections when applying for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. Despite his strong ties to Canada—his business, community involvement, and the hardship he would face if forced to return to India—his application was rejected due to an error in assessing his family situation. The immigration officer failed to take a fresh look at all the evidence, making speculative assumptions about his case. Fortunately, the Court ruled in Mr. D'Souza's favor, pointing out that the officer had not thoroughly considered all aspects of his situation. This case highlights the importance of perseverance, doing things right (without shortcuts), and maintaining thorough documentation to support your application. At Arrowhood Immigration Services Inc., we ensure that we guide our clients through every stage of the immigration process, focusing on eligibility before applying, so you’re always prepared for success.