Visitor’s Visa
Refusal
Visa-exempt countries require Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) which is generally easy to obtain, and usually take 24-72 hours processing time.
Visa-required countries, on the contrary, require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), which involves rigorous screening processes with a much higher rate of refusal in cases where individuals apply on their own.
TRVs processing times can range from 2 weeks to 9 months depending on the visa office in your home country.
TRVs application process is lengthy. It involves rigorous and costly application and complex approval processes. The application demands a great deal of personal and family information in addition to various documents which must be provided to strengthen and substantiate your application.
Furthermore, while many countries require an interview to grant visas, Canada’s screening process consists primarily of a paper application without interview. It is important to prepare a strong application because visa officers will base their decision on the information provided in the application.
Many applicants do not appreciate the process, the relevant documentation and there is a high refusal rate when individuals apply on their own.
Common Reasons for TRV Refusal
- Lack of strong family ties
- Lack of travel history
- Length of stay
- Real purpose of travel
- Personal assets
- Final situation of host in Canada
- Lack of employment prospects in home country
- Illegal status in country of residence
- Documents that do not appear authentic
- Current employment situation.
- Will not leave Canada at the end of their stay.
- Other reasons