Refusals, Appeals & Complex Cases for Canada
Explore every refusals & appeals pathway we cover for Canada. Each guide is prepared against the official government criteria and sets out who it suits, the eligibility, and the steps involved.
Canada refusals & appeals pathways
Temporary visa refusal review
If your visitor visa, study permit or work permit is refused, the refusal letter sets out the grounds.
Read guide02Study permit refusal
Study permit refusals commonly cite doubts about funds, the purpose of study, or whether the student will leave Canada at the e…
Read guide03Work permit refusal
Work permit refusals often relate to whether the applicant meets the job requirements, the genuineness of the job offer, or whe…
Read guide04Procedural fairness letters
A procedural fairness letter tells you that an officer has concerns, such as possible misrepresentation, and gives you a chance…
Read guide05Immigration appeal options — scope/eligibility
Some immigration decisions can be appealed to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board, inclu…
Read guide06Judicial review referral information
Most refusals with no right of appeal can only be challenged by asking the Federal Court for leave and judicial review, which e…
Read guideCanada Refusals & Appeals Ecosystem & Related Global Pathways
Explore supporting intelligence briefings, interactive points assessment tools, institutional services, and parallel global migration pathways.
Supporting Tools & Verification Checklists
Supporting Briefings & Advisory Articles
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