Responding to a Procedural Fairness Letter
A Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL) is a notice from an Immigration Officer highlighting concerns about your eligibility for an application or admissibility to Canada, such as misrepresentation or criminal inadmissibility.
Your Procedural Fairness Rights
Under Administrative Law, you are entitled to procedural fairness. This means the Immigration Officer must:
Notify you of their concerns.
Give you a chance to respond with evidence and/or clarifications.
Your response must be considered fairly before any final decision is made.
Why Take a PFL Seriously?
A PFL is a warning: "I will refuse your application or find you inadmissible unless you address my concerns."
It is critical to respond effectively as this is your last opportunity to prove your case.
