Refusals & Appeals

Strategic Legal Representation for Refusals, Reconsiderations, and Appeals Before the IAD and Federal Court

A refusal by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is not always final. Whether you’ve been refused a temporary visa, study or work permit, or received a removal order or inadmissibility finding, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) provides avenues for appeal, reconsideration, or judicial review.

At VM Immigration Services, we have successfully assisted clients in overturning unjust refusals, reinstating immigration status, and winning appeals at the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD)

Our legal submissions are guided by statutory authority, Federal Court precedents, and procedural fairness principles. With a proven record of results, we approach every refusal as a legal decision subject to scrutiny—not as a closed door.

Our case portfolio reflects numerous successful reversals—each refusal challenged with clarity, legality, and compelling argumentation.

TRV refusals are commonly based on:

  • Lack of ties to home country
  • Unclear travel purpose
  • Financial insufficiency
  • Prior immigration history


We prepare legally robust reapplications and/or Requests for Reconsideration, referencing section 179 of IRPR, clarifying misinterpretations, and supplementing applications with persuasive documentation (affidavits, declarations, travel intent letters).

Refusals often cite:

  • Unclear educational intent
  • Insufficient financial support
  • Questionable academic progression
  • Lack of evidence of return intent


We provide strategic re-filings with new statutory declarations, academic rationale letters, and clarified documentation to directly address officer concerns. Many of our clients have obtained approvals after multiple prior refusals.

Common refusal reasons:

  • Employment offer credibility
  • Employer non-compliance
  • Incomplete documentation
  • Intent to return to home country


We respond with fully revised submissions citing IRPR ss. 200–205, ensuring employer compliance, job match to NOC requirements, and purpose of stay. We also represent employers with restructured LMIA-based or IMP applications.

The Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) provides a legal forum to challenge specific types of refusals and removal orders. Our team offers detailed case preparation, legal submissions, and hearing representation for IAD matters, including:

Governing Law: IRPA s.63(1)

If your spousal, common-law, or parental sponsorship application was refused by IRCC due to concerns about genuineness, inadmissibility, or financial ineligibility, you have the right to appeal the decision to the IAD.

We represent clients in:

  • Spouse/Common-law partner sponsorship refusals
  • Parent/Grandparent sponsorship refusals
  • Cases involving alleged misrepresentation or non-genuine relationships


Our office prepares comprehensive legal arguments, evidence packages, and sworn declarations to demonstrate the genuine nature of the relationship, rehabilitative factors (where applicable), and IRCC’s misapplication of law or discretion

Governing Law: IRPA s.63(4)

Permanent residents who have failed to meet the 730-day residency obligation in a five-year period may face a loss of status determination or removal order. If a PR card renewal is denied on these grounds, you may file an appeal to the IAD.

We present compelling arguments under humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) grounds, demonstrating:

  • Best interests of the child
  • Medical or family hardship
  • Compelling reasons for absence
  • Establishment in Canada


We prepare full disclosure packages and legal submissions citing IRPA s.28, relevant IRCC policy instruments, and Federal Court jurisprudence supporting discretionary relief.

  • Reconsideration Requests to IRCC/CBSA
  • Restoration of Status Applications
  • Applications for Leave and Judicial Review at the Federal Court of Canada
  • Temporary Resident Permits (TRP) and Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) applications

Every case is carefully reviewed from a legal, factual, and procedural standpoint. Our submissions are drafted in strict compliance with immigration regulations, supported by statutory interpretation and relevant case law, including Vavilov (2019 SCC 65) and Baker v. Canada (1999 SCC 699).

Challenge the Refusal. Defend Your Rights. Rebuild Your Future.

Immigration refusals and inadmissibility findings can be deeply distressing, but with the right legal strategy, they can be successfully overturned.

At VM Immigration Services, we apply a litigation-focused, evidence-based approach to every refusal and appeal—backed by experience, legal insight, and unwavering client commitment.

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