IRCC INTRODUCES OFFICERS DECISION NOTES WITH REFUSAL LETTER

IRCC recently completed a project where they tested the proactive release of Officer Decision Notes (ODN) to some refused applicants in the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) e-Application caseload.

This gave clients additional information regarding the reasons for their refusal without submitting an access or privacy request. The results were promising and we are currently exploring options to implement this more widely.

Applicants are now receiving refusal reasons directly with their refusal letters.
This new format includes Officer Decision Notes (ODNs) right in the letter, making it easier to understand why the application was refused without needing to file an ATIP.

Sample:

ODN