25 Years of Federal Court Immigration Decisions: What the Numbers Show
We reviewed 22,057 published Federal Court decisions on immigration refusals and mandamus from 2001 to 2026. Here is what the numbers show, and what they do not.
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92 Published Federal Court Immigration Decisions as Counsel: What the Numbers Show
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92 Published Federal Court Immigration Decisions as Counsel: What the Numbers Show
Pax Law Corporation reviewed 22,057 published Federal Court decisions from February 2001 to November 2026, using the Federal Court’s own decisions database. In that review, Samin Mortazavi, an Iranian Canadian lawyer at Pax Law Corporation, is among the 25 lawyers with the most published Federal Court immigration decisions in that quarter century, with 92 published decisions as counsel for applicants since 2019.
This count is of published decisions only, not results. Past results do not predict outcomes, and every case depends on its own facts.
What we counted
We counted published decisions of the Federal Court of Canada, available on the Federal Court decisions database, in which a lawyer is listed as counsel. The review covered 22,057 published decisions from February 2001 to November 2026.
A search of that database for “Samin Mortazavi” returns 92 published decisions in which he is listed as counsel for the applicant. You can check this yourself on the court’s website.
What the number does not mean
This number counts decisions, not wins. A published decision can grant or dismiss an application, and many cases end without a published decision at all.
Past results do not predict future outcomes, and every case depends on its own facts and evidence.
What is Federal Court judicial review?
When an immigration officer refuses an application, the person may be able to ask the Federal Court to review the decision. Under section 72 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, this starts with an application for leave, which means permission from the court.
The deadline is short: 15 days if the matter arose in Canada and 60 days if it arose outside Canada, counted from when you were notified of the decision or otherwise became aware of it.
Why experience in Federal Court matters
Federal Court judicial review has its own rules, deadlines and record requirements. Working with counsel who regularly appears in this court can help you understand your options early. You can also read about Federal Court decisions Pax Law has obtained and our immigration services.
Sources
Sources: Federal Court of Canada, published decisions database (search for “Samin Mortazavi”); Pax Law Corporation’s review of 22,057 published decisions, February 2001 to November 2026; Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, s. 72.
Frequently asked questions
How many published Federal Court decisions has Samin Mortazavi appeared in?
According to the Federal Court decisions database, 92 published decisions list him as counsel for the applicant, since 2019.
Where does this number come from?
From the Federal Court of Canada’s own published decisions database, as part of Pax Law Corporation’s review of 22,057 published decisions from February 2001 to November 2026.
Does 92 decisions mean 92 wins?
No. The number counts published decisions only, not results. A decision can grant or dismiss an application.
Can I check this myself?
Yes. Search the Federal Court decisions database for “Samin Mortazavi”.
What does “among the 25 lawyers” mean?
In Pax Law Corporation’s review, counting published Federal Court immigration decisions by counsel over that period, he is among the 25 lawyers with the most published decisions.
Do past results predict my outcome?
No. Past results do not predict outcomes; every case depends on its own facts.
What is judicial review?
A process where the Federal Court reviews whether an immigration decision was made reasonably and fairly. It starts with an application for leave under section 72 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
What is the deadline to apply?
15 days if the matter arose in Canada and 60 days if it arose outside Canada, counted from when you were notified of or became aware of the decision.
Can the deadline be extended?
A judge may allow more time for special reasons, but it is wise not to rely on an extension.
How do I book a consultation?
Use the booking links for our North Vancouver or Toronto office at the end of this page.
Book a consultation
If your immigration application was refused and a deadline may be running, you can book a confidential consultation with Pax Law Corporation.
- North Vancouver office: Book a consultation — 215-1433 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC — +1-604-767-9529
- Toronto office (Pax Law Professional Corporation): Book a consultation — 10th Floor, 4711 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON — +1-416-447-4862
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Disclaimer: This article is general information only and is not legal advice. The figures count published decisions only, not results. Past results do not predict or guarantee future outcomes; every case depends on its facts. Reading this article does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
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