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Sundeep S. Grewal is a lawyer at Lawgical Law Corporation, called to the BC bar in 2018, and a member of the Law Society of British Columbia.
Updated November 13, 2026: IRPA ss. 25, 46, 108, 110 and 112 checked that day.
What happened: a final cessation decision on grounds (a)–(d) ends PR automatically (IRPA s. 46(1)(c.1)) and treats your claim as rejected (s. 108(3)).
First step: Federal Court judicial review, within 15 days.
Then: an H&C application (no 12-month wait after cessation), PRRA and a stay. Why a lawyer
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When the Refugee Protection Division grants a cessation application for re-availment, reacquired nationality, a new nationality or re-establishment, you lose permanent residence once the decision is final, and your refugee claim is treated as rejected. There is no appeal to the RAD. The options left are a Federal Court judicial review, a humanitarian and compassionate application, a PRRA when eligible, and steps to stop removal.
Lawgical Law Corporation, an immigration law firm in Surrey, Abbotsford and Vancouver, BC, represents former permanent residents after cessation decisions, in the Federal Court and on H&C, PRRA and removal; this guide is by Sundeep S. Grewal.
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What happens to your status
- PR ends on a final cessation determination on grounds (a)–(d) (s. 46(1)(c.1)).
- Your claim is treated as rejected (s. 108(3)).
- CBSA can begin removal steps.
Your options
| Option | Timing |
|---|---|
| Federal Court judicial review | File for leave within 15 days |
| Humanitarian and compassionate application | Can be filed without waiting: the 12-month bar after a rejected refugee claim (s. 25(1.2)(c)) does not apply after a cessation decision |
| PRRA | Only when CBSA offers it and the bars in s. 112(2) don’t apply |
| Deferral or stay of removal | When a removal date is set |
See humanitarian and compassionate applications, the PRRA guide and a stay after a PRRA or deferral refusal.
Your family
Family members who got PR through you are affected differently depending on their own situation; each needs advice on their own status.
Why this needs a lawyer
One lawyer, one file, every step:
- Federal Court review of the cessation decision;
- H&C applications built on your years in Canada;
- PRRA and removal;
- advice for each family member.
Several deadlines and bars run at once. Picking the right order matters.
Immigration lawyers are members of a provincial law society (in our case, the Law Society of British Columbia), and only a lawyer can represent you in the Federal Court if a refusal has to be challenged there. An immigration consultant cannot appear in that court for you.
Mistakes I have seen
- Missing the 15-day Federal Court deadline.
- Waiting a year to file an H&C because of a bar that doesn’t apply after cessation.
- Assuming family members lost status too without checking.
- Waiting for a removal date before acting.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get PR back?
Only through a successful Federal Court review leading to a new decision, or a new route such as H&C.
Can I keep working?
It depends on your permit and status; get advice right away.
Will I be removed?
CBSA can start removal; PRRA, deferral and stay options may apply.
Was there an appeal?
No. Cessation decisions can’t be appealed to the RAD (s. 110(2)(e)).
What should I do right now?
Note the date of the decision and contact a lawyer immediately: the Federal Court clock is 15 days.
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Sources (official)
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, s. 46(1)(c.1) and (d)
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, s. 108
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, s. 110(2)(e)–(f)
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, s. 25(1.2)
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, s. 112
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, s. 72
This article is general information, not legal advice. Every case depends on its own facts.