how to respond to a pfl?
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Because PFL is usually the very last chance for you to save your future, it is important to understand the following specific determining aspects that determine the outcome of the response.
We have mastered the art of PFL response as we have been doing this day in and out for the past many years and following are some of the very important aspects you need to keep in mind while drafting the PFL response because this is your last chance.
How well the PFL response is crafted: Is the response following the legal response requirements? Is it conveying the story well without making it way too long?
Overall flow of the letter: It is very important to consider this point because in legal writing, maintaining a coherent flow is extremely crucial. IRCC officials should find the letter meaningful and sensible to read it thoroughly before pronouncing a decision. Do not forget: for them, you are only a file number but for you, it is your life. And, this is the final chance you have.
Case laws: It is very important to include relevant case laws to strengthen the letter. The more the better. But, the case laws will have to be relevant and hence legal research plays a very important role here.
H&C Consideration: Some PFL response will absolutely require you to include humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) component to seek an exemption. While this inclusion may be important, this component needs to be incorporated absolutely carefully to avoid any potential backfire.
All in all, a proper response to the Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL) is an absolutely critical element for you to save your future from a negative decision and there will be no second chance. Because of this reason, you are given between seven to 30 days to prepare a solid response because IRCC wants to hear your side of the story.
As an organization, we specialize in responding to the PFLs and we know how to respond to a PFL effectively. If you need us to review your situation, please schedule a Professional Consultation as the first step and we will deep dive into your specific case.
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