It is important to distinguish between a refusal and a return: A refusal will come as a result of a failure to prove finances, prove intent, provide supporting documents, meet health, security, or criminal admissibility standards. A return, on the other hand, may come as a result of missing documents/incorrectly filled out application or forgetting to sign your forms. Also, If the program you have applied is subjected to quota, you may have your application returned if the quota is reached. However, if your application was returned for missing information, you can simply correct these mistakes and reapply.

Visa Rejection Reasons

If you are refused a Canadian visa, you will want to follow the typical protocol of reviewing the reasons for rejection, correcting all mistakes, and providing any additional information that may be relevant to your case before reapplying. If you are certain that there was nothing lacking on your initial application and that the visa officer made a mistake, you may be eligible to appeal or to request reconsideration. In such cases, you will likely want to discuss the matter with an Immigration Consultant. Below we list 20 most common reasons for refusals and how to reapply per application type.

Canadian Student Visa rejection reasons

Study Permit / Canadian Study Visa applications are often refused for failure to prove adequate financial resources, proof of intent to leave Canada after the program ending, or lack of travel history.

Other common reasons for student visas to be rejected are the fact that the IRCC may question your program of studies or your letter of acceptance. If the visa officer who reviewed your case does not see a connection between your program of study and your educational or work background, they may be inclined to refuse your application.

Work Visa common rejection reasons

In addition, to the common reasons for refusal above, e.g.: proving your intention to leave Canada before the end of your authorized stay, an important thing to note in regard to Canadian work visas is that you are required to provide proof of your ability to perform the work sought.

How to re-apply for Visa after a refusal?

Reapplying for a rejected visa can be daunting but having the right information at hand can greatly simplify the process. The steps that you take in your reapplication will vary based on the type of visa you require. You do not want to be refused more than once as it can greatly impact any future visa applications.

In the majority of cases, working with a knowledgeable Immigration Consultant or Visa Specialist to prepare and re-submit a much stronger application often leads to higher chances of approval.

If you have previously been refused for any visa to Canada, you can apply again, without waiting; however, if you apply with the same information, chances are that you will not obtain the outcome you are looking for. Here at e-Visa, we have assisted many clients to reverse their refusals, and our team of Immigration Consultants and visa specialists are trained to prepare a stronger, complete and professional application that can increase your chances of success.