Refusals & Misrepresentation
Practice Area

Refusals & Misrepresentation

Procedural fairness responses, reconsideration submissions, and post-refusal strategy where the record itself must be rebuilt.

Overview

Procedural fairness responses, reconsideration submissions, and post-refusal strategy where the record itself must be rebuilt.

Scope of Representation
  • s. 40 IRPA findings
  • Procedural fairness letters
  • Reconsiderations
  • Re-application architecture
Typical Process

How a Matter Proceeds

1

GCMS Analysis

Obtaining and analyzing GCMS notes to identify the grounds for refusal, officer reasoning, and any procedural fairness issues.

2

Legal Assessment

Evaluating whether the refusal rests on credibility, evidentiary insufficiency, legal error, or procedural unfairness — determining the viable path forward.

3

Response Strategy

Preparing procedural fairness responses, reconsideration submissions, or re-application strategy with evidence addressing the original refusal grounds.

4

Submission & Monitoring

Filing the response and tracking the file through to decision by IRCC or judicial review counsel referral.

Evidence We Look For

Documentation & Proof Points

  • GCMS notes and refusal letter
  • Original application and all submitted documents
  • Response to procedural fairness letter (if applicable)
  • Updated evidence addressing refusal grounds
  • Statutory declarations from applicant or third parties
  • Legal submissions analyzing officer's decision
  • Case law supporting the applicant's position
  • Proof that procedural fairness was followed (or violated)
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