Canadian immigration service
Refusals, Restoration & Re-application
Review what happened before deciding what to do next.
Overview
A clearer way to prepare.
A refusal does not automatically mean the same application should simply be filed again. The first step is to understand the reasons, evidence gaps, status deadlines and available remedies.
Immigration rules, program openings and document requirements can change. Confirm current requirements before filing.
How FSO can help
- Refusal letter review
- GCMS/record strategy discussion where appropriate
- Re-application planning
- Restoration of status assessment
- Procedural fairness or escalation triage
What usually matters
Build the case around the facts.
- Exact refusal reasons
- What evidence was previously submitted
- Current legal status and expiry dates
- Material changes since the prior application
- Urgency and available procedural options
What to bring
Come prepared for a useful consultation.
- Passport and current immigration documents
- Any refusal letters or IRCC correspondence
- Education, language and work records relevant to your case
- Key dates, deadlines and travel history
- A short list of your main questions
Discuss your refusals, restoration & re-application strategy.
A consultation can help identify the next step before you spend time on the wrong pathway.