A Procedural Fairness Letter

When an application for a visa or permit is filed, an officer sometimes detects an issue that may lead to a refusal and needs to prompt the applicant or lawyer.

This may include:

• Validity of marriage
• Medical concerns of the applicant
• Criminal charges
• Validity of documents

A procedural fairness letter is an email sent by this immigration officer that outlines the concern about the relative documents submitted by the applicant. The officer sets a time span for a reply where the applicant can address the officer’s concern. It is encouraged that the applicant seeks professional help to reply with a detailed factual response attaching all necessary documents.