Author: Oghenehoro Evi Eni

Procedural fairness is the backbone of immigration decision‑making in Canada and the United States. These decisions are not abstract exercises, because they determine whether families remain together, whether professionals can pursue careers, and whether vulnerable individuals receive protection from persecution. Because the stakes involve liberty, livelihood, and human dignity, immigration systems must operate with fairness, transparency and accountability. The U.S. Supreme Court in Mathews v. Eldridge articulated a three‑part balancing test that continues to guide fairness analysis: the private interest affected by the decision the risk of erroneous deprivation under current procedures the government’s interest, including administrative efficiency. This case…