ZAHRA SALIMI TAMAGHEH v THE MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION
SALIMI TAMAGHEH, ZAHRA
Law Firm / Organization
Elgin, Cannon & Associates
Lawyer(s)

Douglas Cannon

MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION
Law Firm / Organization
Department of Justice Canada
Lawyer(s)

Helen Park

Background:

  • Parties: Applicant - Zahra Salimi Tamagheh; Respondent - The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.
  • Issue: Judicial review of the decision on Tamagheh's Canadian citizenship application.

Key Points:

  1. Citizenship Application Process:

    • Applied in November 2017, application initially deemed abandoned, later reopened in March 2019.
    • Suspended in May 2019 due to an investigation.
  2. Permanent Resident Status Impact:

    • May 2022: Refugee Protection Division decision resulted in loss of Tamagheh's permanent resident status, impacting citizenship eligibility.
  3. Judicial Review Request:

    • Tamagheh sought judicial review of her citizenship application process in June 2022.
    • Requested suspension of citizenship processing pending judicial review.
  4. Citizenship Decision:

    • Citizenship application refused in November 2022 without considering suspension request.
  5. Federal Court Decision:

    • Judicial review application granted.
    • November 2022 citizenship decision set aside for reconsideration.
  6. Outcome:

    • Application for judicial review allowed, redetermination ordered.

Total Award to Successful Party:

  • No costs awarded as per the judgment.

Conclusion:

  • Federal Court allowed Tamagheh's judicial review, requiring redetermination of her citizenship application, with no costs awarded.
Federal Court
T-2705-22
Government relations & public policy
Applicant
22 December 2022