And to make matters worse, the form rejection letter provides only a vague reference to an officer’s belief that “you would not leave Canada at the end of your stay.” You know there must be more to it than that. If only there was a way to get a copy of the visa office file materials so that you could learn the “real reasons” your application was rejected.
Well there is a way to get those file materials and I’m going to show you how!
The Canadian Immigration visa rejection letter will almost always have the following statement enclosed at the end:
Should you wish to reapply, I would suggest that you do so only if your situation has changed substantively or you have significant new information to submit.
If you want to have any hope of getting that refusal overturned, or a second application approved, getting your hands on your immigration Physical File is essential. It will be critical that you know what evidence, or lack thereof, influenced the officer in believing you wouldn’t go home if the visa was approved.
It is only by knowing this information that you will then be in a position to provide “significant new information” on your next application in hopes of getting it approved. By satisfying the underlying concerns revealed in the officers hidden notes, you will then be able to reduce the chances of a second refusal.
The best way to get that information is to do an Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) request to the Government of Canada. If done properly, this request will give you copies of the actual file materials and a glimpse into the officer’s detailed “internal” reasons for refusing your application. Armed with this knowledge, you are going to be much more likely to have success on your next application.
ATIPs can be used to access government information from a lot of different sources.
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