IMMIGRATION SERVICE
Citizenship Appeals
Challenging a refused citizenship decision.
If your citizenship application was refused, we review the officer’s reasons and prepare an appeal or reconsideration request to the Federal Court where warranted.
Eligibility requirements
- A formal refusal decision on a citizenship application
- Filed within the applicable appeal deadline
- A reviewable legal or factual error in the decision
Required documents
- Refusal letter
- Original application file
- Legal submissions
- Supporting evidence
Processing time
6-18 months
$
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Document checklist
ChecklistCitizenship
Citizenship Appeals · Sample client
Sample checklist for illustration only. Your personalised document checklist is prepared after your consultation.
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Required documents
Proof of physical presence
Approved
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-05-01 (Client)
Language test results)
Uploaded
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-07-01 (Client)
Income tax filing confirmation
Under Review
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-07-15 (Client)
PR card copy
Approved
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-05-01 (Client)
Optional documents
Required forms (official IRCC downloads)
Internal — consultant workflow
1. Intake — confirm goals and gather background
2. Assess eligibility and select pathway
3. Prepare & review the document checklist
4. File the application with IRCC
5. Track, respond to requests, and report to client
★★★★★
“We thought the refusal was final until they found the error in the officer’s reasoning.”
Frequently asked questions
Federal Court leave applications generally must be filed within 30-60 days of the refusal, depending on where the decision was made.
It depends on whether the officer made a reviewable error — we assess this honestly before recommending you proceed.