Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Act of Federal Parliament that dictates the country’s immigration goals and guidelines – do not specify the right to appeal decisions on temporary residence applications (work/study permits or visitor visas).
IRCC instead encourages applicants to reapply and states that, if possible, another immigration officer will review the new application.
If the applicant believes that the processing of their application does not follow procedural standards, they can instead pursue a judicial review. This is a legal procedure in which the Federal Court of Canada reviews the actions taken by the processing officer.
When faced with the rejection of your application to immigrate to Canada, it is very important to be aware of the limited deadlines for filing an application for leave with the Federal Court of Canada. These deadlines are strict and usually only allow a short window from the date of the denial to submit your application for judicial review. Missing this deadline can severely limit your options to apply. Therefore, the best course of action is to seek the assistance of a qualified immigration attorney as soon as you learn of the denial. Time is of the essence and prompt legal advice can be crucial in ensuring a positive outcome
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