SPONSORSHIP CASE 1 Jacob Avery was born in Canada, Toronto, Ontario on June 1, 1941. Mr. Avery has come to your office on June 1, 2018, because an Immigration officer denied his sponsorship of his wife, Zeynep Azra born in Turkey, Istanbul on May 23, 1987. His application was denied because Jacob's undertaking in sponsoring his wife was not satisfied. Jacob wishes to Appeal the immigration officer's decision. Jacob and Zeynep would like to commence the Appeal process as soon as possible. Notes from client interview dated February 15, 2017 What is your address? 1 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M0T 3R6. What is your telephone number? 416-999-5555 Why was the Sponsorship denied? The officer refused the application pursuant to Section 133(1) of the Regulations. Section 133(1) of the Regulations is governed by section 121. When did you receive the letter from the Immigration Officer denying the Application? May 25, 2018. When did you get married to Zeynep Azra? June 10, 2017. When did you meet Zeynep Azra, and where? "I met Zeynep Azra in Turkey, Istanbul when I was visiting for vacation and we fell in love. We met on April 10, 2017." Stated By Jacob Avery Were you married before? Jacob was married before to Cindy Smith. When did you obtain your divorce from Cindy Smith? April 20, 2017. Is this your first sponsorship? "No. I sponsored my ex-wife Cindy Smith from Jamaica, her application was approved by the Immigration Officer, and she arrived in Canada on January 2, 2015." Stated By Jacob Avery Case Study Questions: Which Division of the IRB would hear this case? Who is the Appellant(s)? Who is the Respondent? If you were representing this client, how would you initiate the appeal process? Please refer to the appropriate Rule(s) to support your answer. For practice: Initiate the appeal using the case study above. Research and then fill out the appropriate form(s). Note: Information missing, such as last name, address, telephone number, can be created by the student at the discretion of the legal instructor. Are there any deadlines that must be complied with? Please refer to the appropriate Rule(s) to support your answer. Who is responsible for preparing the "IRB Record"; what documents would be included in this record, and when is it due? In your opinion, what would be the IRB's decision? Please refer to the appropriate Rule(s) to support your answer. In your opinion, would you represent this client? Depending on your response above, draft an engagement or a non-engagement letter to the client confirming the facts and the legal issue(s). In addition, confirm the legal position of the client, and your position on the matter. Questions 1)If you were representing the minister in this case what would be opening statement in the mock trial? 2) If you were representing the Minister the Appellant in this case what would be closing arguments in the mock trial? Website https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/Pages/index.aspx