Can Canada change visa refusal without an appeal?

No, a Canadian visa officer cannot change your visit visa status after issuing a refusal letter unless you submit a new application or request reconsideration under specific conditions.

Your Options After a Refusal

1️⃣ Reapply – If your circumstances have changed or you can provide stronger evidence, you can submit a new application.

2️⃣ Request Reconsideration – If you believe there was a mistake in the decision, you can write to the visa office asking for a review (rarely successful).

3️⃣ Appeal (Limited Cases) –

• Federal Court Appeal (for legal errors in refusal).

• Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Application (for exceptional cases).

???? Without any action from you, the refusal remains final. The officer will not change the decision automatically.