Meghan Elizabeth Wilson

Meghan Wilson joined Jackman & Associates in 2009 and practices exclusively in the area of immigration and refugee law. She graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School and became a member of the Ontario Bar in 2011. Prior to joining Jackman & Associates, Meghan worked with international human rights advocacy organizations. In Johannesburg, South Africa, she assisted with human rights litigation, particularly related to the provision of basic services, and defense against police brutality and illegal evictions. In Kampala, Uganda, Meghan assisted victims of torture and condemned prisoners.

In Canada, Meghan regularly appears before the Federal Court and all four divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board in matters including judicial reviews, motions to stay removals, refugee hearings, refugee appeals, detention reviews, removal order appeals, sponsorship appeals, and residency obligation appeals. She also assists in a wide range of immigration applications, including applications for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) grounds, family sponsorships, temporary residence (visitor, worker, and student), pre-removal risk assessments (PRRA), and criminal rehabilitation.

Meghan is known as determined, detail-oriented, and committed to advancing the unique needs of her clients. She has been awarded the Ian Scott Public Interest Fellowship and Cassels, Brock & Blackwell prize for her contributions to public interest work.

Mayilvahanam v. Canada (MCI) , 2013 FC 136 –The Federal Court agreed the refugee board had acted unfairly in its determination that the applicant had abandoned his refugee claim. The case was returned to Board for a full hearing, at which the applicant was granted refugee protection. His family has now joined him in Canada.

Giron v. Canada (MCI), 2013 FC 114 – The Federal Court overturned an immigration officer’s refusal of a H&C application because the officer unfairly ignored evidence submitted with his parallel PRRA application. The case was sent back to be reconsidered by another officer and applicant is now a permanent resident.