6 common reasons a Student Visa to Canada is denied, and how to avoid it.
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1. Proof of funds / insufficient assets:
This is the most common reasons. IRCC checks for financial capability via tuition paid/reserved and proof of funds per academic yr shown. There are numerous ways to show strong proof of fund.
Check a video I did: instagram.com
This is the most common reasons. IRCC checks for financial capability via tuition paid/reserved and proof of funds per academic yr shown. There are numerous ways to show strong proof of fund.
Check a video I did: instagram.com
2. Your Choice of Program:
If the chosen program doesn’t seem to align with your educational background or employment, the processing officer might question your application. Hence, if there is no logic and detailed explanation with choice of program, then a denial can happen.
If the chosen program doesn’t seem to align with your educational background or employment, the processing officer might question your application. Hence, if there is no logic and detailed explanation with choice of program, then a denial can happen.
3. Canada isn't sure if you'd leave the country after studies (No strong ties):
A study permit is really just a temporary visa. This means it will eventually expire. Hence, you need to convince the Visa Officer that you will leave the country when your study permit expires.
A study permit is really just a temporary visa. This means it will eventually expire. Hence, you need to convince the Visa Officer that you will leave the country when your study permit expires.
Again, this questions your tie back home. Do you have a high paying job that you might likely return to? Does your father have a company he'd like you to head when you are done school? Are you married with kids and will need to come back to them. You need to be able argue this.
4. Letter of explanation isn't convincing:
If the processing officer doubts that your letter of explanation isn't genuine, he or she might deny your study visa application. We’ve seen it before.
If the processing officer doubts that your letter of explanation isn't genuine, he or she might deny your study visa application. We’ve seen it before.
Best way is to simply tell your story. Who are you? Why are you leaving to study? Why does the course align with your goals? Why have you chosen the school?
You need to be as detailed, concise and convincing, ensuring the emphasis on going back to making your country better.
You need to be as detailed, concise and convincing, ensuring the emphasis on going back to making your country better.
5. Failure to meet security standards:
If you have a pending criminal case or a criminal background, it can jeopardize your chances. Stay out of crime.
For most crimes & convictions, you are deemed rehabilitated if it’s been at least 10yrs since completion/sentence imposed.
If you have a pending criminal case or a criminal background, it can jeopardize your chances. Stay out of crime.
For most crimes & convictions, you are deemed rehabilitated if it’s been at least 10yrs since completion/sentence imposed.
6. You do not meet Canada's Health Standards:
Canada has one of the most efficient Health Care System although currently stressed. However, to protect the health and safety of Canadians and to reduce excessive demand on the health and social services, a visa can be denied.
Canada has one of the most efficient Health Care System although currently stressed. However, to protect the health and safety of Canadians and to reduce excessive demand on the health and social services, a visa can be denied.
As I always say, what hinders Mister A might not necessarily hinder Mister K. But 30% of submitted applications are usually denied, and they are based on some of the reasons above.
Don't rush.
Take your time.
Submit legitimate docs.
Double and triple check.
All the best!
Don't rush.
Take your time.
Submit legitimate docs.
Double and triple check.
All the best!
Here’s a step by step guide of how to submit your study visa application:
If you want me to represent you after getting your study admission from a DLI or need to speak with me regarding other Canada Visa pathway, check the link on my bio for a one-on-one consultation with me.
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