When trying to immigrate to Canada, sometimes people get visa refusals. It is very important to understand why a visa was rejected, so that a solution can be found. The person can then make the necessary changes and apply for the visa again. If there was an error in rejecting the visa, then it can be appealed.

What to do when a person gets a visa refusal letter by email or mail?

• The person can appeal the visa rejection at the Federal Court of Canada within the specified time limit.
• The person can appeal the visa rejection at the Immigration Appeal Division within the specified time limit.
• The person can request the Case Processing Centre for restoration when the visa is rejected.

It is very important to act quickly in case of a visa rejection because strict deadlines need to be followed when a person wants to make an appeal. 

Which option is best in case of a visa refusal?

It depends on the type of visa and case. The factors are like:

• What type of visa application was rejected like skilled worker application, spousal sponsorship application, study permit application?
• Where the immigration application was filed and processed?
• Whether the visa was applied from within Canada or from outside Canada?

Why was the immigration visa refused?

When a person applies for a visa then it is assessed by an immigration officer. The officer follows strict guidelines, manuals and laws while making the visa decision. The visa can be either granted or denied based on the evidence that comes out during the visa processing. But sometimes the visa officers follow the guidelines too strictly or make errors in their decisions. In this case the applicant may be able to appeal the visa decision. 

What are the options after visa refusal?

If a person’s visa is refused then they can look for the following remedies:

• Try to appeal the negative decision.
• File the appeal within deadlines like 15, 30 or 60 days depending on the case.
• File the appeal at the Federal Court of Canada or IAD depending on the case.
• Consulting an immigration lawyer so that they can make the appeal process stronger and guide the person on the right path.

 

If your immigration application was refused, then contact us at SAM Law right away. Delaying the process would mean that you will lose your appeal rights. We have helped thousands of people successfully appeal their refused immigration application, and we are certain we can help you too!