Student visa refusals are more common when they apply without help from a licensed immigration lawyer. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada quickly issues visas if the students present a strong case. However, in the event of refusal of visa, the student may have to consider other options like re-application, judicial review etc.

Student Visa Applications

Students from visa-required countries have to undergo a rigorous screening process to obtain a study permit. The authorities issue a student visa only if the case is strong enough. Approval of a study permit automatically ensures the issuance of the TRV. Any student or worker from a visa-required country must have a TRV on their passports before leaving for Canada.

Canadian visa authorities issue a student visa only if all the information is complete in the application. Moreover, the student has to organize extensive supporting documentation. There is no interview with the applicant. Usually, authorities do not request any additional information from the applicant and, therefore, it is important to present a strong case to avoid visa refusal.

Applicants sometimes do not understand the procedure thoroughly and apply it independently. If TRV is refused, the authorities flag these candidates. It is not easy for such individuals to receive approval in subsequent attempts. Our experienced immigration lawyers can help you in applying for a study permit.

Reasons for Refusal

Lack of a clear study plan

The student should be able to clearly state the motivation behind choosing a specific study program, how it is related to the applicant’s previous education, how the chosen program is an advancement of the previous qualification and experience, and prospects after completing the course. The student faces visa rejection in the absence of any of the above.

Availability of funds

The student should have a minimum balance for paying for GIC and the one year tuition fee. If not, the student may face visa refusal.

No Travel History

IRCC refuses to sanction student visa to an applicant who has not travelled anywhere outside their homeland and submits the application on their own. However, an experienced immigration lawyer can reference specific Federal Court decisions and present a strong case.

Family ties to Canada

The presence of close family members can prompt the visa authorities to refuse the student visa for an applicant. However, if the applicant engages an immigration lawyer to represent the case, they can counter this by referencing specific federal court decisions to strengthen their argument.

Other reasons for student visa refusal include:

• Lack of supporting documents
• Illegal residence status in the home country
• Lack of job openings in homeland
• Employability in Canada
• Inauthentic documents
• History of overstaying when on a previous visit to Canada
• Others

Reasons for visa rejection due to inadmissibility include:

• Criminality
• Misrepresentation
• Previously deported candidates
• Inadmissibility due to medical reasons
• Reasons for human rights violations

Student visa reapplication

There is no formal process available for appeal for student visas within IRCC. However, the student can engage an immigration lawyer to help them reapply or request a judicial review.

Canadian visa authorities refuse student visas in cases where the applicant seeks the help of an unauthorized consultant for filling the application. These consultants or unauthorized third parties may include false and misleading information in the application leading the visa authorities to refuse the student visa.

It is essential to understand that the applicant is ultimately responsible for all the information stated in the application form. Engaging an immigration lawyer to prepare and resubmit the student visa application often leads to higher chances of approval. We can help resubmit student visa applications along with a strong Lawyer Submission note.

If you wish to apply for a student visa to Canada, you may contact us. If you have had a previous student visa refusal, we can restart the process to reapply for the visa. You may contact our office at +919072 933533/ 9072 933 733/ 9072 933 833. You write us at info@immilawglobal.com. We will engage our Canadian Immigration Lawyer to file your application along with a Lawyer Submission Letter. We will also schedule a consultation with one of our top immigration lawyers, if required.