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Federal Court Grants Mandamus After 4.5-Year Permanent Residence Delay
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In Abdelrahman v. Canada, 2026 FC 1076, the Federal Court granted mandamus after applicants waited approximately 4.5 years for a permanent residence decision. The case provides important guidance on IRCC processing delays, security screening, non-routine applications, and when prolonged immigration delays may justify Federal Court intervention.