When you receive a notification that your immigration application has been rejected (Not accepted for processing in your immigration application), your first reaction is usually one of concern. However, this result does not mean that your case is lost; it indicates that the Administration considers that your file does not meet the minimum formal requirements to be assessed on its merits.
Common reasons for refusal to proceed
Among the most common reasons for rejecting applications are:
- Submission through an inappropriate channel (incompetent body or unauthorized registry).
- Fee paid with an incorrect code or without a clear link to the file.
- Incorrect EX form or without the signature of the applicant and/or employer.
- Lack of an essential supporting document (e.g., passport, valid health insurance, or contract with original signature).
- Unaccredited representation in electronic processing (lack of power of attorney, electronic power of attorney, or authorization).
- Duplicate application or application in an incorrect procedure (e.g., attempting family reunification when the residence period has not been met).
The most important thing is to take into account the periods in which you are eligible to apply, i.e., within 60 days prior to the expiration of the TIE or within 90 days after the expiration of the TIE.
Was your case dismissed?
It is not always advisable to insist on the same procedure. If the defect is irremediable or the case file contains fundamental errors, it is sometimes more efficient to start a new one, well planned from the outset. This saves time, costs, and frustration. On the other hand, if the defect is formal and remediable, responding within the deadline is usually the quickest route.
We review your decision and prepare the appeal so that your case can proceed smoothly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between “inadmissible” and “dismissed”?
Inadmissibility prevents the merits of the case from being assessed due to a formal or jurisdictional issue; dismissal occurs when the merits are examined and it is concluded that the claim should not be granted. In the case of inadmissibility, the typical course of action is to correct or redirect the procedure; in the case of dismissal, the strategy is to appeal on the merits.
Can I submit new documents that were not requested?
Yes, as long as they are relevant and help to meet the requirements. Provide an index and explain why that document replaces the defect or strengthens your application. At the Immigration Office, consult the information sheets so that you do not forget any requirements.
If my case was closed because I did not correct the defect, do I have to start from scratch?
It depends. If the request was correct and the deadline has passed, the most practical thing to do is usually to submit a new, well-prepared file. If there were defects in the notification or the request was confusing, consider appealing to reactivate the process.
Schedule a consultation with our immigration team. We will review your decision and define a clear plan of action.
