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Canada Visa Reconsideration Request

If the officer overlooked documents already in your file or made a clear factual error, you can ask IRCC to reopen and reconsider the decision instead of starting a new application. Reconsideration is discretionary, so the grounds must be clear.

Ahmad Junaid Salik, LL.B (UK) · RCIC-IRB, CICC licence R509291 · ICEF Certified Canada Specialist. Verify licence

Canada visa reconsideration request

CICC licence R509291

Verify on the public register

Licensed before the IRB

Including IAD appeals

Law degree, University of London

RCIC-IRB practice since 2013

Two offices

Islamabad and Mississauga

Choose the right route

Reconsideration or a fresh application?

The two routes solve different problems. The wrong choice costs time.

Reconsideration request

  • Best when the officer missed evidence already on file or misread the facts
  • No new evidence: it relies on the original submission
  • No IRCC application fee
  • IRCC is not obliged to reopen the file

Fresh reapplication

  • Best when your file needs new or stronger evidence
  • Updated bank statements, ties and documents can be added
  • Full IRCC fee (and biometrics if required)
  • Must answer every earlier refusal ground

When it can work

Situations that may justify reconsideration

Funds

Overlooked proof of funds

Valid bank statements were submitted, but the refusal cites insufficient funds.

Ties

Ignored documents

Job letters or property papers in the file were treated as missing.

Facts

Factual mistake

Travel history, length of stay or personal details were misread.

Fairness

Procedural fairness

A serious concern was raised in the decision without a chance to respond.

Our process

How we prepare a reconsideration request

1 Always first

Get the GCMS notes

We obtain the officer's notes and check them against the documents you actually uploaded.

2

Pin down the error

We identify where the decision contradicts the evidence on record.

3

Draft the request

A clear, professional letter that points to the overlooked evidence and the relevant IRCC guidance.

4

Submit and follow up

We send it through the appropriate IRCC channel and track the response.

Honest advice first

If your case is better suited to a fresh application, we tell you before you spend time on a request.

Book a refusal review

Reconsideration FAQs

What is a reconsideration request?

It is a request asking IRCC to reopen and re-assess a refused application because the officer made a clear factual error or overlooked evidence already submitted.

Can I add new documents?

No. Reconsideration relies on the evidence already in your original application. If you need to add new bank statements or documents, a fresh application is the right route.

Is there an IRCC fee?

IRCC does not charge a separate application fee for a reconsideration request. Our professional fee for preparing it is set out in your retainer agreement.

How long does IRCC take to respond?

There is no fixed timeline and IRCC may not respond to every request. If the file is reopened, IRCC will tell you the next steps.

Does a reconsideration request guarantee approval?

No. Reconsideration is discretionary. Professional help improves how your grounds are presented, but IRCC decides whether to reopen the file.

Was your refusal an officer's mistake?

Send us your refusal letter and the documents you submitted. We will tell you whether reconsideration or reapplication fits your case.

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