Federal Court – Petition for Writ of Mandamus

Application for Judicial Review (Mandamus)

Mandamus is an extraordinary legal remedy in the Federal Court of Canada. This remedy may be considered when a government agency has unreasonably delayed the processing of an application or has failed to perform a legal duty that it is required to fulfill.

Mandamus does not mean that the Court forces IRCC to approve an application. In appropriate cases, the objective is generally to compel the agency to fulfill its duty and render a decision.

When should Mandamus be evaluated?

Mandamus cannot be requested simply because an application has exceeded standard processing times. The Court will consider all circumstances, such as the agency's legal duty, the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the steps taken by the applicant to inquire about or expedite the file, and other relevant factors.

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