After the refusal the sponsor have the chance to file the Appeal to the member of the
Board of the Immigration Appeal division but the time is very limited. You must file a
Notice of Appeal within 30 days of receiving the letter of refusal.

Appeal allows you to:

➢ Challenge the immigration officer’s decision
➢ Present new evidence and testimonials
➢ Demonstrate the genuineness of your relationship and provide witnesses
➢ To prove that the refusal was incorrect, immigration officer made the wrong decision
➢ Humanitarian and Compassionate (H &C) grounds to be considered in the
application.

Common Reasons for Spousal Sponsorship Applications Are Refused

Understanding the refusal reason is critical for a successful appeal. Common refusal
grounds include:

• The officer believes the relationship is not genuine
• The marriage or relationship was entered into primarily for immigration purposes
(Marriage of convenience)
• Insufficient proof of cohabitation or ongoing relationship
• Cultural or age differences not adequately explained
• Lack of communication evidence
• Inconsistencies in interviews or documents

An IAD appeal gives you a chance to directly address these concerns

IAD appeals are legal proceedings and very complicated process. Strong preparation,
organized evidence, and clear testimony are often the difference between approval or
denial. That’s why professional advice is musty in just cases. An experienced immigration
lawyer or consultant can, analyze refusal reasons, Prepare strong appeal submissions.
Organize evidence strategically so that officers can be convinced, Prepare you for
testimony and cross-examination.

IAD (Immigration Appeal division) process is the only chance after the refusal and if it gets
denied or decision remains unchanged you can be banned from sponsoring the spouse
after appeal

To seek professional advice with years of experience and expertise in these kinds of
appeals or understanding how this process works and what is the timeline for whole
process (from receiving refusal to file appeal and getting appeal records) , our immigration
experts are here to help.