Refusal assessment
We read the refusal and the GCMS notes to find out exactly what the officer wasn't satisfied with.
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Refused, or received an RFI?
A refusal isn't always the end of the road.
A request from IRCC is your chance to respond properly. A refusal can often be answered with a reconsideration request or a stronger re-application. Move quickly, and get it right.
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Start with the real reason.
Refusal letters are short. The officer's notes usually tell the full story — and that's where a strong response begins.
PFL & RFI responses
Procedural-fairness letters and requests for information, answered completely, on time and on point.
Stronger re-applications
A new application that fixes what went wrong — not one that repeats it.
Reconsideration requests
Reconsideration requests where they're justified, and clear advice on your options and deadlines.
Received a letter from IRCC?
The deadline is the first thing we look at.
Procedural-fairness letters and requests for information come with a response date — often a short one. A missed deadline can close the door, and a rushed answer can make things worse.
- ✓ We confirm the deadline and what exactly was asked.
- ✓ Every item the officer requested is provided or explained in writing.
- ✓ Every statement is checked against the documents on your file.
- ✓ If more time is genuinely needed, we ask for it properly.
How it works
From refusal to a plan.
Step
Send us the letter
Your refusal or request, and a copy of what you filed.
Step
We find the reason
We read the letter, get the GCMS notes if needed, and compare them with your file.
Step
We recommend a route
Respond, request reconsideration or re-apply — with the honest odds.
Step
We file it properly
A complete, consistent submission prepared by a regulated consultant.
Common reasons
Why applications get refused.
Temporary applications
- Not enough evidence you'll leave at the end of your stay
- Funds that are insufficient or unexplained
- A purpose of travel or study that doesn't add up
- Experience or education that doesn't match the job or program
Any application
- Missing documents, or documents that contradict each other
- Earlier immigration history that wasn't disclosed or explained
- A question answered differently than in a previous application
- An officer's request that wasn't fully answered
We don't guarantee outcomes — no one ethically can — but we give your file its strongest possible chance.
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What are GCMS notes, and do I need them?
GCMS notes are the officer's record of your file. They often reveal the real reason for a refusal, which is essential for building the right response. We can help you request and interpret them.
Should I re-apply or request reconsideration?
It depends on why you were refused and what has changed. We review your file and recommend the route most likely to succeed.
Can my refusal be challenged in court?
A court challenge (judicial review in the Federal Court) has strict deadlines: 15 days for a decision made in Canada and 60 days for one made outside Canada. We don't take cases to court, but we can assess your refusal, tell you which deadlines apply, and help with a reconsideration request or a stronger re-application.
How fast can you act?
Quickly — especially when there's a deadline. Send us your letter as soon as you receive it.
Will a refusal hurt future applications?
You must disclose past refusals, and officers will see them. A refusal that's properly addressed in your next application is far less damaging than one that's ignored.