Available courses of action

Foreign nationals can explore the following two types of actions following refusals of study permit or permanent residence:

Appealing the decision – If you have reasons to believe refusal is incorrect or unfair as your application met all essential criteria, then you appeal for reconsideration.  

Submitting new application – Submitting a new application is the correct step if the applicant believes refusal is on the valid ground. 

In the following section, we highlight a few scenarios and necessary steps to address the refusals of a study permit and permanent residence application.

Study permit application refusal

An international student must get a study permit to pursue a study program in a Designated Learning Institute (DLI) by staying in Canada with legal status. A study permit refusal can jeopardize your academic career unless you consult an experienced immigration resource. We provide suitable guidance by reviewing the refusal grounds to help you address the issues.

You may appeal the refusal if you have reasons to believe the refusal is unfair, as you met all eligibility criteria for a study permit. Requesting a visa officer’s notes is the first step to drafting the future course of action. You can understand the refusal’s validity by going through the visa officer’s notes. We review the visa officer’s notes to recommend a future course of action.

If you have no objection to the reasons for refusal, then the best option is to submit a new study permit application. Our immigration advisers provide thorough guidance for preparing the new application by addressing the objections and shortcomings which resulted in the refusal.

Grounds and remedies for study permit refusals

Wrong selection of the study program

 Most study permit refusals are because of the applicant’s wrong choice of study program. The visa officer may refuse your study permit application if the study program is irrelevant to your previous education or work experience.

One may receive a refusal if they choose a study program in the healthcare sector with a work experience in the automobile sector. You may provide a detailed explanation justifying your choice of the study program to address the refusal because of a mismatch between your past education or work experience and the selection of a particular study program.

Inability to prove financial support

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada mandates the applicant of a Study Permit to provide proof of financial support during the study program. Inadequate financial support is a common ground for refusal.

Reviewing the documents to confirm financial support at the time of application and understanding the IRCC’s concerns will help you submit additional proof to meet the criteria.

Questionable Intent 

IRCC may raise doubt about your intention to leave after completing Canada. Staying without status is a serious offense, resulting in a ban and deportation. The visa officer must believe you will leave Canada after the study permit validity expires.

Demonstrating solid reasons to return to the country of origin is the only way to deal with IRCC’s objection to your intent.

Incomplete travel documents

The validity of identity and travel documents is crucial for study permit verification. Visa officers will refuse your application if there are discrepancies or omissions in your travel and identity documents. 

The applicant should understand the specific reasons for such refusals, like inadmissibility to deal with these refusals. The knowledgeable support of a reputed immigration consultant is crucial to address inadmissibility issues.

Issues with the Letter of Acceptance

The Letter of Acceptance forms the basis of your study permit application. Meeting all program requirements as mandated by the Designated Learning Institute is crucial to get study permit approval. IRCC may raise doubts about the authenticity of your Letter of Acceptance and turn down your study permit application.

You may have to communicate with the institute to seek help to substantiate the documents. Reviewing documents and providing more information, like documents to address the concerns, is helpful.  

Permanent residence application refusals

Refusals are common in permanent residence applications, as several candidates commit errors in filling out applications or do not follow the correct procedures. We provide in-depth guidance about procedures to apply for permanent residence, besides helping candidates to fill out applications to avoid refusals.

Probable grounds and remedies for refusals of PR applications

These are a few common grounds IRCC may refuse an application for permanent residence:

Missing the timelines

Permanent residence applicants must follow stringent timelines for the submission of supportive documents. Established immigration consultants work with you at every step with the applicant to ensure proper adherence to timelines. The visa officer may grant a due date extension by submitting a request.

Inadmissibility

Inadmissibility on criminal or health grounds is a grave issue, resulting in the refusal of permanent residence applications. The IRCC may deem the applicant inadmissible on health grounds if the applicant’s health is a threat to Canadians’ health or a burden on Canada’s health system. We study the reasons and provide knowledgeable help to overcome criminal or health inadmissibility.

Misrepresentation 

Refusal because of misrepresentation is a serious issue if the candidate forges documents as IRCC perceives it to be a deliberate attempt to enter Canada with the help of forgery. We help candidates eliminate document errors, as an inadvertent mistake may lead to the refusal of a PR application on the grounds of misrepresentation.  

Address refusals by hiring a strong immigration counsel

Refusals can devastate your immigration plans. Avoiding a refusal by following the procedures and filling out the forms with documentation is a logical approach. Seek the knowledgeable support of an immigration expert to avert or address visa refusals.  

Duke View is your trusted immigration consultant for matters about refusals. We review the reasons for refusals to craft a proper solution and boost the chances of your Canada immigration. Our immigration experts help you choose the right immigration pathway suitable for your profile. Reach us today for knowledgeable support about refusals and appeals.