PFL Refused Spousal InCanada Sponsorship For Removal Order

[Rajpal (Admin)]

If your cousin was under removal order, he does not fit under the public policy which grants PR to the spouses of Canadian citizens or permanent residents even though their status in Canada has expired already.

You did good if you helped to write mercy letter in response to the procedural fairness letter he received. You have not mentioned any children, otherwise you can write submission in the best interest of child(ren).

The recourse you have now is file JR to borrow some time and meanwhile you can file H&C application and TRP application. If H&C application will be accepted, well and fine otherwise try to get 5 years TRP so that you can file for permanent after 3 years.