Your client approaches you for additional help. He is concerned that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will reject his application as a Self-Employed Applicant for Permanent Residence outside Canada. He asks you the following questions:

• "If my application is rejected, what are my options to appeal this negative decision?"
• "How much time do I have to appeal a negative decision?"

Address your client's questions by providing an outline of the entire appeal process available to your client.

This case will require you to research the role of the Federal Court, understand the threshold that must be met for appeal, and understand the effect of leave.