Competence in Action! Five Recent Wins Proving that Strategy + Detail = Results

We always start every file with a single question: What will the officer need to see—factually and legally—to feel confident saying “yes”?

Below are five approvals delivered in the past 60 days. Each came with its own hurdles; every one was cleared through disciplined preparation, candid messaging, and exact legal mapping.

1️⃣ C11 Entrepreneur Work Permit — Textiles & Import/Export

Our client, a Turkish textile entrepreneur, came to Canada with an open work permit through his spouse. While in Canada, he incorporated his own company in the textile and import/export sector. For more than a year, he focused on building the company: renting office space, developing vendor relationships, advertising, and building a small but steady stream of clients.

But his long-term goals required something more stable: a closed work permit under the C11 category. This would give him the ability to extend his stay based on his own merits. It was also a practical decision—his son was entering university, and most institutions require a parent to hold a closed work permit for the student to qualify for domestic tuition fees.

We worked closely with the client to put together a detailed application under IRPR 205(a) (C11), showing that his business was not only genuine and operational, but also posed real economic and community benefits to Canada. We:

• Provided a detailed breakdown of the company’s operational journey since its incorporation

• Prepared a revised and realistic business plan with cash flow projections, hiring plans, and clear short- and long-term goals

• Reached out to local authorities and received a letter of support from a regional economic development agency, confirming the value of the client's business

The application clearly demonstrated how this business contributes to local employment, fills a niche in the textile sector, and supports Canadian trade.

Our Four-Part File

1. Business-Journey Dossier – month-by-month table of sales, purchase orders, payroll, marketing spend.

   
   

2. Real-World Business Plan – 35 pages: cash-flow model, hiring timeline, SWOT, import-volume targets.

   
   

3. Third-Party Validation – letters of support from the regional textile cluster and city economic-development office.

   
   

4. Education Impact Note – one-pager linking the closed permit to domestic tuition rules.

Result: Application approved. Two-year work permit issued under C11. The client's son is now eligible for domestic tuition, and the business is on track for further growth.

2️⃣ Reconsideration Win — Temporary Public Policy Open Work Permit

Another client applied for an open work permit under a temporary public policy program created a few years ago. The application was refused with a generic statement: "applicant does not meet the criteria."

We didn’t have the luxury of time to request GCMS notes or submit a new application (as the inland processing times are quite long). Instead, we acted immediately. We reviewed the original submission and drafted a detailed reconsideration request. Our letter:

• Cited the relevant public policy line-by-line and explained how the applicant met each condition

• Argued procedural unfairness, as the officer had denied the application without offering a chance to address the concerns

• Included updated employer documents, pay stubs, proof of rent, and other community ties

Our tone was respectful but firm. We acknowledged the officer’s role and responsibilities, but clearly demonstrated that the decision was both incorrect and unfair.

Rapid-Response Strategy

• Policy Dissection – quoted every eligibility clause and tied each to an exhibit.

  
  

• Procedural-Fairness Argument – Baker v Canada + IRCC fairness manual: officer relied on grounds never put to the applicant.

  
  

• Respectful Tone – acknowledged officer workload; asked for swift remedy.

Result: File reopened; permit issued 21 days after our submission—no new fees, no re-application.

3️⃣ Visitor Visa — Turkish Young Professional with a Prior U.S. Refusal

A 27-year-old client from Turkey approached us to help him obtain a visitor visa to attend a fintech conference in Toronto. However, he had previously been refused a U.S. B-1/B-2 visa under section 214(b), a refusal based on perceived "immigrant intent."

Given his age, single status, and lack of significant property holdings, we knew that establishing strong temporary intent would be essential.

We built a carefully crafted application that included:

• A clear purpose of travel with a full itinerary and conference registration

• Strong employment documentation showing an ongoing role in a product launch and a scheduled return to work

• Proof of financial capacity and ties to Turkey, including social security contributions, signed lease agreements, and family responsibilities

• A cover letter acknowledging and explaining the prior U.S. refusal and highlighting how his circumstances had changed

Result: Visitor visa approved. A 10-year multiple-entry visa was granted.

4️⃣ Visitor Visa — Pakistani Engineer After a German Schengen Refusal

Counter-Measures

1. Day-by-Day Itinerary – prepaid tours with CAD 1,200 non-refundable penalties.

   
   

2. Employment Anchors – promotion letters, salary slips, employer-funded master’s with bonding clause.

   
   

3. Family & Property Ties – land-registry extracts on inherited acreage.

   
   

4. Ties Matrix – two-page chart mapping each exhibit to R179(e) temporary-intent factors.

Result: Five-year multiple-entry TRV. Officer noted that “previous refusal grounds fully addressed.”

5️⃣ ICT Work-Permit Extension — Engineering & Consultancy Firm

Our client had initially come to Canada two years ago as a transferred executive under the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) category. He held 40% ownership in both the Canadian and foreign companies.

During those two years, the business steadily grew:

• Revenues increased from $900,000 to $1.45 million

• Five Canadian employees were hired

• Vendor and trade relationships expanded significantly

For the extension, we focused on demonstrating ongoing operational need and the benefit to the Canadian labour market. We submitted:

• CPA-reviewed financial statements

• T4s, payroll summaries, and a growing organizational chart

• Contracts with Canadian vendors and apprenticeships

• A forward-looking business plan showing expansion into new provinces

Result: ICT work permit extended for three years, with no request for additional documents.

Four Principles Behind the Wins

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Identifying details changed for privacy. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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About the Author

I’m Ahmet Faruk Ocak, a Canadian immigration lawyer and the founder of Blacksy Immigration Law Firm 🌊. 

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