Getting a visa refusal from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada can be stressful—but it’s not the end of your journey. Many applicants don’t fully understand the concept of a reconsideration request and how it can impact their future applications.
In this detailed guide, we will answer all your important questions about reconsideration requests, timelines, success rates, and reapplication strategies.
1. What is a Reconsideration Request?
A reconsideration request is a formal request submitted through a web form asking the visa officer to review your application again after refusal.
It is not an appeal—it’s simply a second chance to present:
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Strong justification
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Missing documents
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Clarifications
2. When Should You Submit a Reconsideration Request?
Timing is very important.
👉 Best Practice:
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Submit same day or next day after refusal
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Maximum: within a few days
👉 Example:
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If your IELTS result was missing and you receive it later → you can submit after receiving it
⚠️ Avoid waiting:
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10–15 days
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1 month or more
Because once your file is closed, your request may not be attached to your application.
3. Will You Get Visa Approval After Reconsideration?
Let’s be honest—there is no guarantee.
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There is no official rule or policy from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada that ensures approval
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It depends entirely on the visa officer
👉 Realistic expectation:
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1 success in 10–20 cases (approximate)
Still, it’s always worth trying because:
âś” No risk
âś” No extra cost
âś” Chance of reopening your file
4. How Long Does It Take to Get a Reply?
There is no fixed timeline.
You may receive:
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Reply within 2–10 hours
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Within 2–3 days
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Or even after 2–3 months
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Sometimes no reply at all
👉 Important:
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IRCC is not obligated to respond
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You may only receive a generic response
5. Should You Wait or Reapply?
👉 Recommended strategy:
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Wait 7–10 days
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If no response → start reapplying
đź’ˇ Pro Tip:
You can:
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Submit reconsideration request
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AND reapply at the same time
Both processes can run parallelly.
6. Can You Reapply While Reconsideration is in Process?
âś… Yes, absolutely.
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Your reconsideration may still get approved later
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Your new application will also be processed
👉 This increases your chances overall.
7. What is the Cost of Reconsideration?
FREE
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No government fee
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Just submit via web form
8. Does Reconsideration Refusal Affect Future Applications?
❌ No negative impact.
Even if:
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Your reconsideration is rejected
👉 It is still counted as:
âś” Only ONE refusal
Because it is a review of the same application—not a new one.
9. Should You Always Submit a Reconsideration Request?
âś… YES.
No matter the type of refusal:
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Study Visa
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Spouse Visa
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Visitor Visa
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PR Application
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Post-Graduation Work Permit
👉 Always submit reconsideration because:
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No harm
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Possible benefit
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Keeps options open
10. Need Help After Visa Refusal?
we help you:
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Analyze refusal reasons
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Prepare strong reconsideration requests
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Reapply with higher success chances
đź“ž Get expert guidance today and turn your refusal into approval.