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Rejected Student, Work, and Tourist Visa Cases

About This Service

An application for leave and judicial review asks the Federal Court to assess whether an IRCC decision was lawful, reasonable, and procedurally fair. The Court does not normally issue a visa or permit. A successful result may set aside the refusal and return the application to a different officer for redetermination. Federal Court litigation must be conducted with counsel authorized to practise before the Court.

Eligibility

A refusal alone is not sufficient. The record must support a reviewable error, such as failure to consider material evidence, unreasonable reasoning, misinterpretation of the law, or a breach of procedural fairness. The statutory deadline is generally 15 days for a matter arising in Canada and 60 days for a matter arising outside Canada, calculated from notification of the decision. Immediate legal assessment is essential.

Professional Fees

Professional fees are determined after reviewing the applicant’s circumstances, immigration history, number of family members, the complexity of the matter, and the scope of services required. To receive an assessment and fee information, please book a professional consultation. After the assessment, the services, professional fees, and payment terms will be confirmed in a written retainer agreement.

Government processing fees, biometrics, medical examinations, translations, credential assessments, courier charges, and other third-party costs are separate from professional fees unless the written agreement expressly states otherwise.

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Required Documents

Document Checklist

Please prepare clear, legible scans of the documents below and send them to our office. All government application forms will be completed and prepared by our team.

1

Completion of Online Questionnaire

  • The online questionnaire that will be sent to you by our office must be completed electronically.
  • If family members are included in the application, a separate questionnaire must be completed for each of them. Upon receiving our email, please send us the full name and email address of each family member.
2

Refusal Letter

  • With the exact date it was received.
3

GCMS Notes

  • If available.
4

Full Copy of the Previous Application and Submitted Documents

5

IRCC Receipts and Correspondence

6

Chronology of the Case

  • Including any documents you believe were overlooked.
7

Passport and Status Documents

8

Information About Any Previous Representative

  • With the service agreement, if applicable.
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