Receiving a refusal from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, commonly known as IRCC, can be stressful, disappointing, and confusing. Whether the refusal relates to a visitor visa, study permit, work permit, sponsorship application, permanent residence application, or another immigration matter, applicants are often left wondering the same thing: what happens next? What should I do?
The answer depends on the type of application refused, the reasons for refusal, where the decision was made, and whether there is a right of appeal or a basis to challenge the IRCC decision in the Federal Court of Canada.
A refusal is not always the end of the immigration process. In many cases, applicants may have options, including requesting reconsideration, re-applying, and/or challenging the decision.
