If your visa application has been refused, DON’T GIVE UP HOPE! Still, you have a few options to consider. Understanding the reasons behind your visa refusal is the first crucial step.
Common Reasons for Visa Refusal:
Most of the time refused temporary visa applications didn’t convince IRCC officers that you will return to your country. Here are the most common reasons for visa refusals:
- Incomplete Documentation: Any missing or insufficient documentation may result in a refusal. Make sure to provide the necessary documentation accurately.Â
- Insufficient Funds: Your application may be refused if you cannot prove that you will have enough cash to pay for your stay’s expenses.Â
- Lack of Travel History: Lack of travel history or past rejections from other countries may cause concern.
- Lack of Ties to Home Country: If you cannot show close ties to your home country, you may be denied entry into Canada for an extended period, one of the most frequent grounds for rejection.Â
- Unclear Travel Intentions: Your application may be refused if your paperwork does not support the purpose of your visit or if your travel intention is not made apparent.Â
- Misrepresentation: Giving fraudulent information or documentation may result in an instant rejection and possible ban from future applications.Â
- Criminal History: A criminal history, particularly of severe offenses, may lead to refusal.Â
Next steps?
Here are important steps you can take if your Canada visa application is refused:Â
- Review the refusal letter
- Understand the visa refusal reasons
- Consider different options based on your application, refusal reasons, and your budget
- Seek professional help for a better outcome
How can we help?
The laws governing Canadian visa refusal can be somewhat complex. It is beneficial to speak with a knowledgeable RCIC or Canadian lawyer who is an expert in handling visa refusal applications to provide the proper guidance and the best option for your unique situation.
Here is what we do:
1. Get GCMS notes and examine them: GCSM provides the notes the visa officer typed into the application review system while deciding. We’ll evaluate the officer’s notes to determine the cause of the refusal. If you don’t have GCSM notes, don’t worry we’ll get it for you.
2. Detailed application review: We’ll review your application thoroughly and compare it with the GCMS notes to see what went wrong.
3. Find a suitable solution: Based on your application and GCMS notes, we’ll suggest one of these options:
- Submit a new application
- Requests for reconsideration
- Appealing to Canadian Federal courts (JR)
4. Handling the case: No matter what option you choose, we’ll handle the whole process and actively share the progress with you.
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