Options if your visa is delayed or denied in Canada:

  • Request a Reconsideration: If there is new information or if an error was made in the original decision, a reconsideration request may help.
  • Pursue Judicial Review: For many denied visas, judicial review is a solid foundation to challenge procedural errors or fairness issues in the original decision.
  • Re-apply with Missing Information: Sometimes, strengthening your application with missing or additional information can make a difference.
  • File an Appeal: In specific cases, an appeal may be possible, allowing you to present your case in a different light.

Discuss Your Options

Speak to a lawyer about regularizing your status in Canada or challenging an unfair decision.

Each case is different, and the best approach depends on the details of your unique situation. You will be worked with closely to identify the right path forward, ensuring that each step is strategic and appropriate.

Options for Addressing Delayed Visa Processing

  • Request Status Updates: immigration officers will be contacted on your behalf for updates to understand the cause of the delay. Officers typically keep stalling. So a case inquiry will be submitted to ensure the case is escalated.
  • File a Mandamus Application: In cases of serious delays, you do not have more time to wait; a mandamus application can compel the immigration officer to act if the delay is unreasonable. Our office will provide evidence of hardship, like family separation or employment issues, to strengthen your case.

Each case is unique and we’ll help you find the most effective path forward.