Reconsideration Request
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Seeking a Second Look on Your Immigration Decision
When Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issues a decision that appears unfair, premature, or made without all relevant information, you may have the option to submit a Reconsideration Request. This is a formal appeal to the decision-maker, asking them to review and potentially reverse their original ruling based on new facts or errors in reasoning.
At Sunder Law, we help clients draft persuasive reconsideration submissions that highlight overlooked evidence, legal misinterpretations, or significant changes in circumstances. A well-crafted reconsideration request can make the difference between acceptance and rejection, especially in high-stakes immigration matters.
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How Sunder Law Can Help with Your Reconsideration Request?
Timely Action Within Critical Windows
We act fast to file reconsideration requests within acceptable timeframes, giving your case the best chance at a second review before enforcement or appeals are necessary.
Strategic Framing of New Information
We present updated facts, new evidence, or mitigating circumstances in a structured and compelling format that strengthens your request.
Detailed Case Review and Error Identification
Our legal team analyzes the original decision and all submitted documents to identify factual inaccuracies, legal oversights, or procedural missteps.
Targeted Legal Arguments
Every request is backed by relevant immigration law, case precedents, and persuasive reasoning tailored to the specific officer or agency involved.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It’s a written request to the same visa officer or decision-maker asking them to re-evaluate their decision due to an error or new evidence.
No. Reconsideration is informal and discretionary, often faster, and doesn’t follow the formal appeal or judicial review process.
Decisions on study permits, work permits, PR applications, visa refusals, and restoration requests may all be candidates, depending on the circumstances.
Immediately. There’s no formal deadline, but the sooner the request is made after the decision, the more credible and effective it may be.
Not always, but including new facts, clarifications, or legal arguments significantly improves your chances of success.
No. Reconsideration is not a legal right, and officers are not obligated to reconsider. This is why presentation and timing are critical.
Yes. If your reconsideration request is denied or unanswered, you may still be able to file a formal appeal or seek judicial review in Federal Court.