09/28/2026
π¨ CANADA VISA REFUSED? DONβT ASSUME ITβS THE END OF THE ROAD.
If your visitor visa, study permit, or work permit has been refused, the right next step depends on why the application was refused.
For many temporary-residence refusals, there may be two routes worth considering:
π OPTION 1 β REAPPLY
A new application may make sense when you have new information or changed circumstances that directly address the refusal reasons. This could include updated financial evidence, supporting or reference letters, a clearer travel itinerary, proof of funding, or stronger evidence of relevant work experience. IRCC specifically advises that simply reapplying with the same information is unlikely to change the decision.
IRCC
βοΈ OPTION 2 β JUDICIAL REVIEW
If you believe the decision involved a legal or procedural error or was unreasonable, you may be able to seek leave and judicial review in the Federal Court of Canada.
Immigration judicial-review applications generally have strict filing deadlines: 15 days for a matter arising in Canada or 60 days for a matter arising outside Canada after you are notified of or become aware of the decision. Federal Court
β° DONβT WAIT UNTIL YOUR DEADLINE HAS PASSED.
Every refusal is different. Zeesean Sheikh and the Prestige Law team can review your refusal and discuss the options that may be available based on your circumstances.
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