MB5-01304

MB5-01304

The RAD, after independent review with deference to the RPD on credibility, confirmed the RPD's finding that the appellant failed to establish his identity because the submitted identity documents contained significant discrepancies, lacked security features or probative linkage to the claimant, the appellant did not file his passport and admitted the visa was fraudulently obtained, and therefore his credibility was undermined; consequently the refugee protection claim was rejected without further merits analysis.

Citation
MB5-01304
Parties
Appellant: XXXX XXXX XXXX; Intervenor: Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness of Canada
Court
Refugee Appeal Division
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
6 October 2015
Procedural Posture
Refugee Protection Appeal / Decision on Appeal (refugee Appeal Division)
Outcome
appeal dismissed; RPD determination confirmed
Legal Topics
Identity Verification, Credibility Assessment, Document Authenticity, Vulnerable Person Accommodations, Standard of Review
Source Language
English
Immigration Law Refugee Law Administrative Law Identity Verification Credibility Assessment Document Authenticity Vulnerable Person Accommodations Standard of Review

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Parties

XXXX XXXX XXXX

Appellant

Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness of Canada

Intervenor

Procedural Posture

Refugee Protection Appeal / Decision on Appeal (refugee Appeal Division)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the appellant established his identity
  2. 2 whether the RPD reasonably assessed documentary evidence and credibility
  3. 3 whether documents issued after arrival can be accepted as identity evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The RAD, after independent review with deference to the RPD on credibility, confirmed the RPD's finding that the appellant failed to establish his identity because the submitted identity documents contained significant discrepancies, lacked security features or probative linkage to the claimant, the appellant did not file his passport and admitted the visa was fraudulently obtained, and therefore his credibility was undermined; consequently the refugee protection claim was rejected without further merits analysis.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed; RPD determination confirmed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Refugee Protection Division decision confirmed; refugee protection claim rejected