LSO Refugee Lawyer · IRPA s. 107.1 + s. 127 + s. 109
Defense Against False/Manifestly Unfounded Refugee Claim Findings — IRPA s. 107.1 + s. 127
For applicants facing IRPA s. 107.1 manifestly unfounded findings or s. 127 misrepresentation charges. Dr. Zhang is LSO-certified in Refugee Law.
IRPA Framework
Three provisions threaten claimants:
IRPA s. 107.1 — Manifestly Unfounded
If RPD believes claim is clearly fraudulent — no RAD appeal, reduced removal timeline, PRRA bar.
IRPA s. 127 — Criminal Misrepresentation
Up to 5 years imprisonment under s. 128.
IRPA s. 109 — Vacation
Even after refugee status granted, IRCC can vacate if subsequently discovered misrepresentation.
Defense Strategies
Manifestly Unfounded Defense
- Federal Court judicial review (30 days)
- Argue claim merit despite credibility concerns
- SOGIE claims often face MUFC due to stereotyping — Guideline 9 violation
s. 127 Criminal Defense
- Criminal defense counsel coordination
- Charter s. 7, 11, 24 arguments
- Mens rea — knowingly requires actual knowledge of falsity
Common Wrong Findings
- Document credibility rejected without expert assessment
- Translation errors creating apparent inconsistencies
- SOGIE stereotyping (Guideline 9 violation)
- Trauma memory inconsistencies mischaracterized as fabrication
Removal Defense
Federal Court stay of removal motions, PRRA, H&C with country-condition evidence, TRP.
Related Hubs
Three-Disciplinary Disclosure
- Ontario LSO licence only. US bar 2027 expected.
- No PRC law licence — Shanghai cooperating firm.
- Not registered as financial advisors.
Contact
Phone: (613) 417-1850 | Book consultation