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A mandamus application asks the Federal Court to order IRCC to make a decision on an application that has been unreasonably delayed — used specifically for delay, not to challenge the substance of a decision that hasn't been made yet.
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A mandamus application asks the Federal Court to order IRCC to make a decision on an application that has been unreasonably delayed — used specifically for delay, not to challenge the substance of a decision that hasn't been made yet.
Key figures at a glance
Source sequence preservedCRS points breakdown Maximum available points | |
|---|---|
| Factor | What's considered |
| Length of delay | How long the application has been pending relative to normal processing times |
| Reason for delay | Whether the delay is explained by legitimate factors or appears unjustified |
| Applicant's own conduct | Whether the applicant has responded promptly to any requests during processing |
No — it only compels IRCC to make a decision within a set timeframe; it doesn't influence what that decision will be.
There's no fixed universal threshold — the court considers what's reasonable for that specific application type and circumstances, so this should be assessed case by case.
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