Appeal Your Decision

Turn Negative into Positive

If your application has received a negative decision or if entry has been denied despite holding permanent residency, we offer assistance in appealing that decision and will represent you before the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD). Feel free to contact us to discuss your case further.

The Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) handles appeals related to immigration matters, including sponsorships, removal orders, and residency obligations.

Discover the best scenario that aligns with your situation. If you are eligible, reach out to us for comprehensive assistance in appealing your negative decision by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Scenario 1: Sponsorship Appeal

If you sponsored a family member, and their application for permanent residence was rejected, you may appeal this decision to the IAD. This allows you to explain why the visa application should be accepted. Permanent residents or Canadian citizens who sponsored a family member and had their visa application refused by IRCC are eligible to appeal. However, individuals found inadmissible due to serious criminality, organized crime, security grounds, violations of human or international rights, or misrepresentation (unless the sponsored person is a spouse, common-law partner, or child) cannot appeal.

To initiate the appeal, you have 30 days after receiving the refusal letter to submit a completed Notice of Appeal form along with a copy of the IRCC refusal letter.

Scenario 2: Removal Order Appeal

If you’ve received a removal order, you may appeal this decision to the IAD to present reasons why you should be allowed to stay in Canada. Eligible appellants include permanent residents, foreign nationals with a permanent resident visa, Convention Refugees, or Protected Persons. However, individuals found inadmissible due to serious criminality, organized crime, security grounds, violations of human or international rights, or non-compliance with residency obligations cannot appeal.

To initiate the appeal, you have 30 days after receiving the removal order to submit a completed Notice of Appeal form along with a copy of the removal order.

Scenario 3: Residency Obligation Appeal

If you, as a permanent resident, have been found to not meet the residency obligation by a Canadian overseas visa office, you can appeal this decision to the IAD. This allows you to explain why you should retain your permanent resident status. There are no restrictions on who can appeal in this scenario.

To initiate the appeal, you have 60 days after the refusal to submit a completed Notice of Appeal form for each affected family member, along with two copies of the decision from the overseas visa office.

CEC Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the following minimum requirements. They must:

Have acquired a minimum of one year of skilled, professional, or technical work experience in Canada within 36 months of the application date.
Meet the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 5 (“initial intermediate”) or 7 (“adequate intermediate proficiency”), depending on the job level.
Intend to reside and work outside the province of Quebec.

Applicants can stay in Canada during the application process. However, the Canadian Experience Class is also open to individuals no longer in Canada, provided they submit their application within three years of leaving their job in Canada.