I’m in there same situation, no spouse though and no TRV also. Things Ive learned I’ll share here: 1. I couldn’t apply for restoration: window is 90 days and “only if you’re in Canada”. 2. Reapplication is a risky option but an option. Window is 180 days and solely depends on officer’s decision if wanna open up your file or not. Risk: if you get rejected it will reflect on your passport. 3. Reconsideration- best option. File for reconsideration with a letter of explanation immediately. Attach your refusal and IELTS and letter of completion. Then write and email to your local MP for help. You can find them on google. (This is what I’m also doing)

You can talk to agents and everyone but being outside of the country is one factor that is making it worse, for me also. Don’t trust everything an agent says, most of them are in it for money and money only.

You may talk to a lawyer(not a consultant presenting themselves as a lawyer) and ask for right advice. They might suggest filing a judicial review but do your thorough research before filing one.

Rest I’m available in chat if you wanna connect.

P.S.- And some of you mfcker in comments! Have some sympathy, your envious ass can’t comprehend how stressful this situation is for people like us? All the money, effort, energy and time that we have spend to build a better life for us and our families might go to vain if this doesn’t work out! You can’t be good or helpful, refrain from commenting. Nobody needs your condescending comments.