Spousal Sponsorship Appeal Got Dismissed Options Available

[Sanjeev]

My wife’s sponsorship appeal was heard in a full hearing last month. Today, I have received a letter that says your appeal is dismissed. My lawyer says go for judicial review but my friend says sponsor your wife again. My friend’s wife was called for interview twice 3 months apart and she finally received visa. Which route you suggest for me?

[Rajpal (Admin)]

Well, I can give my opinion as what route you should take, i.e. sponsor again or go for judicial review, but I need to see the decision, record, and the defence documents submitted at IAD. It would be really beneficial if you have transcripts of the full hearing. If the decision maker (board member of IAD) has made any errors or may have missed any crucial evidence from being taken into consideration, then there would be grounds for the judicial review. Otherwise, you may sponsor your wife again.