Immigration lawyers link Federal Court backlog to government's use of AI in visa processing
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The Canadian Press
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Summary
Immigration lawyers are linking a massive Federal Court backlog — with immigration cases more than quadrupling since 2020 — to the federal government's increasing use of artificial intelligence and automation to process visa applications. Lawyers argue that automated systems are making flawed decisions that force applicants to seek judicial review, overwhelming the court system. The article examines how AI-driven visa processing, intended to speed up backlogs, may be creating a secondary crisis in the courts.
Key quotes
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Immigration lawyers say automation is partly driving a massive Federal Court backlog
Some immigration lawyers are linking the surge in part to the federal government's use of artificial intelligence and automation to clear visa application backlogs
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