When an application is submitted to Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), sometimes, a Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL) is sent back to the applicant, demonstrating the concerns of your case processing officer. Applicant is usually given a set time limit to respond to issues mentioned by the officer. Procedural Fairness Submission should clearly identify the concerns regarding your application and allow you to include relevant information in response.
You should take it extremely seriously if a letter like this is sent to you from IRCC as it is the last chance you are given to explain for yourself before a final decision is rendered. Procedural Fairness Submission usually has a specific format and we highly recommend you to seek help from immigration professionals.
It’s important to understand that there will be no other opportunity to respond after a refusal and this letter is a great chance to avoid some serious consequences that may come with a refusal such as being declared inadmissible to Canada or facing a 5-year ban if one is found guilty of misrepresentation.
