Use this checklist to make sure the documents you choose help your Reconsideration Request.

A reconsideration request is an informal, discretionary process where you ask Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to reopen and review a refused application.

In the world of Canadian immigration, a first refusal is far more than a "try again" notice. It creates a permanent record that fundamentally changes how the officer reviews your future applications. In this article I explain the impact of a first visa refusal.