Visa Refusal and Appeal Process in Canada
In Canada, if your visa application is refused, you may be eligible to appeal the decision. Each refusal type has specific procedures and timelines.
Study Permit Refusals
- Common Reasons - Insufficient proof of funds, unclear study plans, or lack of ties to your home country.
- Appeal Process
Reconsideration - Request an informal reassessment from IRCC.
Judicial Review - File a review with the Federal Court of Canada (15 days if in Canada, 60 days if outside Canada).
Work Permit Refusals
- Common Reasons - Insufficient documentation, incorrect application, or lack of qualifications.
- Appeal Process
Reconsideration - Request a reassessment from IRCC.
Judicial Review - File a review with the Federal Court (same timeframe as study permits).
Permanent Residence (PR) Refusals
- Common Reasons - Medical inadmissibility, criminal history, or failure to meet eligibility criteria.
- Appeal Process
Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) - R Appeal certain refusals by submitting a Notice of Appeal.
Federal Court - Seek judicial review for specific cases.
Citizenship Application Refusals
- Common Reasons -Failure to meet residency or language requirements.
- Appeal Process
Federal Court - File a judicial review of your application refusal.