How do I get help if my temporary residence application is refused?

Under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, there’s no formal process to appeal decisions on temporary residence applications.

If you want to try to get a new decision, you can re-apply. However, you should only re-apply if either

• your situation has changed significantly, or
• you have new information to submit that will address the reason you were refused in your last application

If you believe the decision is unreasonable or that there was an error in law or fairness, you can file an application for leave and judicial review with the Federal Court of Canada.