Unfair ban by IRCC

[KevJossy]

I had applied for study permit and all the documents are authentic yet I was banned by IRCC. Its majorly because IRCC thinks my IELTS Scorecard has been altered which is not modified in any way.

 

[Naturgrl]

Ok. You aren’t asking a question.

 

[KevJossy]

I had applied for study permit and all the documents are authentic yet I was banned by IRCC. Its majorly because IRCC thinks my IELTS Scorecard has been altered which is not modified in any way.

My question is how can I have it removed? My application is already under reconsideration.

 

[Naturgrl]

My question is how can I have it removed? My application is already under reconsideration.

So you would have responded to PFL right away and waited for a response. Did you get a response and still got a 5 year ban? How is application under reconsideration? When you get a PFL most get an immigration lawyer involved to help with the process. If you already received the 5 year ban then nothing you can do.

 

[KevJossy]

I submitted a response to IRCC it shows as replacement provided but on the CAIPS ATIP its mentioned that no response was provided for the PFl

 

[Naturgrl]

I submitted a response to IRCC it shows as replacement provided but on the CAIPS ATIP its mentioned that no response was provided for the PFl

When did you get PFL? So you responded to PFL with authentic documents and have yet to receive a final answer. If so then you wait for their investigation to end and see if you get a ban or not. Even if you don’t get a ban, it doesn’t mean your study permit will be approved.

 

[scylla]

I had applied for study permit and all the documents are authentic yet I was banned by IRCC. Its majorly because IRCC thinks my IELTS Scorecard has been altered which is not modified in any way.

If you have already received the ban, then you would need to hire a lawyer in Canada to try to get it overturned.

 

[Muhammad Sheraz Khalid]

I had applied for study permit and all the documents are authentic yet I was banned by IRCC. Its majorly because IRCC thinks my IELTS Scorecard has been altered which is not modified in any way.

If a ban has been issued and you strongly believe it’s a mistake (i.e. your IELTS is genuine), there are only two main legal routes:

Option A: Reconsideration Request

• This is what you're already doing.
• You provide new evidence or clarification proving the document was authentic (like a verification letter from IELTS/IDP/British Council).
• IRCC has discretion to lift the ban if convinced.

Option B: Federal Court Judicial Review

• If reconsideration is denied, your next step is to go to Federal Court to challenge the ban.
• You must act within 60 days of the refusal.
• You’ll definitely need an immigration lawyer for this. It’s a legal appeal based on errors in IRCC's decision-making process (not a re-evaluation of your application).

 

[Muhammad Sheraz Khalid]

What You Should Do Now:
✔ Step 1: Get IELTS Verification

Immediately obtain a direct verification letter/email from the testing authority (IDP, British Council, or IELTS.org). This must confirm:

• The TRF number,
• Your band scores,
• Confirmation that the report is genuine and unaltered.

✔ Step 2: Submit it to IRCC

Include this with your reconsideration request (if you haven’t already). Be respectful, clear, and concise in your letter.

✔ Step 3: Consider Legal Help

If not already done, consult a Canadian immigration lawyer. Many offer free initial consultations. A lawyer can:

• Review your PFL response,
• Help with reconsideration phrasing,
• Guide you toward Federal Court if needed.