Refusal & Federal Court
Application Refused? The Refusal May Not Be the End of the Process.
Judicial Review asks the Federal Court to examine whether a government decision was legally reasonable and procedurally fair. Depending on the facts, the appropriate path may instead be reconsideration, a new application, or another remedy.
What to understand before acting
Judicial Review is not another visa application. A successful review does not automatically issue an approval; the decision may be returned for reconsideration.
Federal Court deadlines can be very short
For immigration matters governed by IRPA, an application generally must be commenced within 15 days for a matter arising in Canada or 60 days outside Canada, counted from notification or awareness of the decision. Different rules may apply. A lawyer should confirm your deadline.
IRPA s.72Secure document upload
You can upload a PFL, refusal letter, and related documents with the form. Files remain private and are available only to authorized team members.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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