Step 4: Receiving and acting on a decision

If you do not receive a decision at your hearing, you can expect to receive your decision and reasons in approximately 60 days.

If your appeal is allowed…

The decision to refuse the permanent resident visa application is overturned (or cancelled) and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will resume processing the permanent resident visa application. Your appeal is closed and the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) is no longer involved in the processing of your sponsorship application.

You can contact IRCC to check the status of your sponsorship application.

If your appeal is dismissed…

The decision by IRCC to refuse the permanent resident visa application remains the same. Your appeal is closed at the IAD. You may wish to seek legal advice.

Appealing to the Federal Court

Either you or Minister's Counsel may apply to the Federal Court of Canada for leave, or permission, for judicial review of any IAD decision. The Federal Court of Canada will either dismiss the application or return the case to the IAD for re-hearing.