Notice of appeal – sponsorship form

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The notice of appeal - sponsorship form (PDF, 821 KB) can be used to appeal a decision refusing an application for a permanent resident visa for a family member you sponsored.

Only the sponsor can file the appeal. Sponsored family members cannot submit an appeal.

You cannot appeal the refusal of a temporary resident visa (visitor, student, worker).

For more information, see making a sponsorship appeal.

30-day deadline

Your notice of appeal form and all required documents must be received by the IAD within 30 days of receiving the decision refusing the permanent resident visa.

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