Common Reasons for Refusal of Canadian Student Visa

The Citizen and Immigration (CIC) issues study permits to all students who want to study in Canada. Students also receive an offer from an accredited university. Further, this study permit alone is not enough to let students enter Canada. They may require to possess either a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (ETA). The Canadian government has made it easier to obtain a Canadian student visa for Indians as well as for students of some other countries. This will ensure quick and faster processing of visa applications. 

Despite that, the percentage of student study visa rejection rate shows around 25-30% annually. This rate of study visa rejection has increased due to the ever-growing popularity of Canadian universities among international students. Since the number of visa applications is far more than the admission capacity of these universities, applicants with good academic records have received rejection too. 

New IELTS Requirements for Canada SDS

• IELTS requirements for Canada SDS will change starting on August 10, 2023, according to IRCC.
• IELTS test takers utilizing the SDS program will now have to achieve an overall 6.0 band in order to be accepted.
• To emphasize the significance of the test-takers comprehensive abilities, it was decided to remove the individual score of 6.0 bands.
• The most recent modification to the IELTS criteria is intended to provide international students with better possibilities to complete their studies in Canada.

Reasons for Refusal

Here are some common reasons which lead to the rejection of Canadian student’s visa application refusals:

Financial Uncertainty

Students who are applying for a Canadian study visa have to fulfil a minimum financial requirement to manage the expenses of the course for the first year. Students need to submit their bank statements which prove that the students can financially support themselves during their stay in Canada. If any sort of financial uncertainty is ascertained, the visa application will be rejected. 

No Homecoming Plan

Failing to return to their home country and to provide clear proof pertaining to the same will result in the rejection of a student visa. Generally, immigrants use tricks and use student visas as a channel to stay in Canada as most of their family members have settled in Canada. 

Invalid Documents

This is the biggest and most common reason behind Canadian student visa refusal cases. Knowingly or unknowingly students submit fake or inappropriate documents required for visa processing asked by the officials. Failing to submit all of the required documents will result in the rejection of the application.

Dual Intent

Dual intent is a scenario in which students want to get a study visa for PR purposes in Canada. Here an applicant applies for both a PR visa and a study visa, it comes under dual intent. In this case, students need to prove that if the permanent residence is rejected till the student visa expires, they will leave the country. If the student fails to do the same it will result in the rejection of a visa.

Wrong Course Alignment

Wrong course alignment with inappropriate justification is also one of the common reasons for Canadian study visa refusal by the authorities. In the case of the wrong course alignment students want to pursue a PG course that doesn’t match their UG program as well as work experience then their visa application will be rejected.

Tips to Improve Chances of Approval of Canadian Student Visa

Follow the tips given below to improve chances of approval of Canadian student visa:

• Use a document checklist tool to verify the documents before submitting them
• Before selecting any college/institution check whether it falls in the list of Designated Learning List
• The chosen study program should be related to previous work experience or education
• Try to improve your score on English language tests
• Highlight the intention to return to your home country after completion of studies

What to do if the Canadian Visa gets Refused?

In case the Canadian visa is refused then:

• Apply for a study permit again
• Request for a judicial review of the application decision

FAQs

In this article, we have discussed all the reasons leading to the rejection of 25-30% of Canadian students’ visa applications. From the above pointers, it can be understood that in order to avoid rejection the process should be initiated on time.