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Canada visitor visa refusal despite having sponsor and great funds and job. Next steps?

Gur24

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Aug 11, 2021
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Hi All, I applied for visitor visa. my boyfriend who is a PR invited me for valentine's day.
Today I got a refusal stating that:

"Thank you for your interest in coming to Canada. I have reviewed your temporary resident visa (visitor visa) application and supporting documentation to assess whether you meet the requirements for a visitor visa (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eligibility.html). This includes assessing whether you are coming to Canada temporarily for the reason(s) you describe in your application. I have determined that your application does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/I-2.5/index.html) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2002-227/index.html). I am refusing your application.

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required by paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/section-179.html). I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will leave Canada, based on the following factors:
• You do not have significant family ties outside Canada.
• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application."


I have hired an immigration representative and we collaboratively created a strong case.
Now what should i do next? GCMS notes? or reapplication?
 

XpressGirl

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Hi All, I applied for visitor visa. my boyfriend who is a PR invited me for valentine's day.
Today I got a refusal stating that:

"Thank you for your interest in coming to Canada. I have reviewed your temporary resident visa (visitor visa) application and supporting documentation to assess whether you meet the requirements for a visitor visa (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eligibility.html). This includes assessing whether you are coming to Canada temporarily for the reason(s) you describe in your application. I have determined that your application does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/I-2.5/index.html) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2002-227/index.html). I am refusing your application.

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required by paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/section-179.html). I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will leave Canada, based on the following factors:
• You do not have significant family ties outside Canada.
• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application."


I have hired an immigration representative and we collaboratively created a strong case.
Now what should i do next? GCMS notes? or reapplication?
 

REDBLACK99

Star Member
Jan 26, 2024
68
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Good morning,

Yeah i had the same declined reason when i applied back on Nov, my fiance is on a work permit there, she invited to pass a week together due to our anniversary and i was declined because of the same reason, however i never added any of my kids birth certificate, vehicle registration, along with job and college letter to show strong ties to CAD also we change the purpose of trip on this time since her birthday is coming in April.

Hope i get thru this time.
 
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canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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Hi All, I applied for visitor visa. my boyfriend who is a PR invited me for valentine's day.
Today I got a refusal stating that:

"Thank you for your interest in coming to Canada. I have reviewed your temporary resident visa (visitor visa) application and supporting documentation to assess whether you meet the requirements for a visitor visa (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eligibility.html). This includes assessing whether you are coming to Canada temporarily for the reason(s) you describe in your application. I have determined that your application does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/I-2.5/index.html) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2002-227/index.html). I am refusing your application.

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required by paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/section-179.html). I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will leave Canada, based on the following factors:
• You do not have significant family ties outside Canada.
• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application."


I have hired an immigration representative and we collaboratively created a strong case.
Now what should i do next? GCMS notes? or reapplication?
The fact that your boyfriend is in Canada has likely created concerns that you will try and remain in Canada. This is a fairly common reasons for denial. How long have you been dating, how much time have you spent in person, when did your bf get PR, are you employed and is this a longterm decent paying job, do you have family ties to your home country like a child, what is your international travel history, how much savings have your shown, do you own any property, etc.?
 

Gur24

Star Member
Aug 11, 2021
81
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The fact that your boyfriend is in Canada has likely created concerns that you will try and remain in Canada. This is a fairly common reasons for denial. How long have you been dating, how much time have you spent in person, when did your bf get PR, are you employed and is this a longterm decent paying job, do you have family ties to your home country like a child, what is your international travel history, how much savings have your shown, do you own any property, etc.?
He got PR in 2021. I m employed since 4 years and earning well. I have my parents here. I don't own any property as such. We are in long distance since 2019 . We met once in2020 in India. Now I m so confused wht reason to give?

I have been suggested two reasons to reapply
1. He is planning to buy home n he wants me to become part of that decision as it involves huge investment. Or
2. We are planning to get engaged in Canada and I ll be back after 20 days by adding leave approval letter.

Suggest me other solid reason to apply.
 

Buletruck

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May 18, 2015
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He got PR in 2021. I m employed since 4 years and earning well. I have my parents here. I don't own any property as such. We are in long distance since 2019 . We met once in2020 in India. Now I m so confused wht reason to give?

I have been suggested two reasons to reapply
1. He is planning to buy home n he wants me to become part of that decision as it involves huge investment. Or
2. We are planning to get engaged in Canada and I ll be back after 20 days by adding leave approval letter.

Suggest me other solid reason to apply.
Neither of those is a particularly good reason to be approved for a TRV, with the second one going a long way to confirm you are a potential risk for overstaying.
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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He got PR in 2021. I m employed since 4 years and earning well. I have my parents here. I don't own any property as such. We are in long distance since 2019 . We met once in2020 in India. Now I m so confused wht reason to give?

I have been suggested two reasons to reapply
1. He is planning to buy home n he wants me to become part of that decision as it involves huge investment. Or
2. We are planning to get engaged in Canada and I ll be back after 20 days by adding leave approval letter.

Suggest me other solid reason to apply.
Both of these reasons will likely reinforce IRCC’s concerns that you may remain in Canada na get married and apply for sponsorship. Your parents are not considered as family ties. Is there a reason you couldn’t get engaged in India? Do you have proof of needing to be India in the future? That would be able to prove that you will not remain in Canada and will return to India after your visit. How long did you request to visit Canada?
 
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Gur24

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Aug 11, 2021
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Both of these reasons will likely reinforce IRCC’s concerns that you may remain in Canada na get married and apply for sponsorship. Your parents are not considered as family ties. Is there a reason you couldn’t get engaged in India? Do you have proof of needing to be India in the future? That would be able to prove that you will not remain in Canada and will return to India after your visit. How long did you request to visit Canada?
What reason should I give?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,878
22,134
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
What reason should I give?
Visit temporarily as a tourist. The reasons you were thinking of using make it fairly clear you have plans to remain in Canada long term.
 

Gur24

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Aug 11, 2021
81
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Visit temporarily as a tourist. The reasons you were thinking of using make it fairly clear you have plans to remain in Canada long term.
But in my previous application I have already mentioned boyfriend. now I can't say that I want to visit as tourist
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,878
22,134
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
But in my previous application I have already mentioned boyfriend. now I can't say that I want to visit as tourist
You can still say that you are visiting your boyfriend but the purpose of this visit should be to be a tourist in Canada, see the sights, visit places, etc.

Saying you plan to get engaged or that he wants your involvement in selecting what house to buy is the wrong approach.

Anyway, ultimately your call what you do.
 
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Gur24

Star Member
Aug 11, 2021
81
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You can still say that you are visiting your boyfriend but the purpose of this visit should be to be a tourist in Canada, see the sights, visit places, etc.

Saying you plan to get engaged or that he wants your involvement in selecting what house to buy is the wrong approach.

Anyway, ultimately your call what you do.
I understand your point. Thank you for providing a context. I neither want those reasons where I get a chance of rejection. Will it be of any use to visit another foreign country before reapplying now?
 

REDBLACK99

Star Member
Jan 26, 2024
68
9
I understand your point. Thank you for providing a context. I neither want those reasons where I get a chance of rejection. Will it be of any use to visit another foreign country before reapplying now?
Good morning,

Yeah i had the same declined reason when i applied back on Nov, my fiance is on a work permit there, she invited to pass a week together due to our anniversary and i was declined because of the same reason, however i never added any of my kids birth certificate, vehicle registration, along with job and college letter to show strong ties to CAD also we change the purpose of trip on this time since her birthday is coming in April.

What is your opinion about this one?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,878
22,134
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
I understand your point. Thank you for providing a context. I neither want those reasons where I get a chance of rejection. Will it be of any use to visit another foreign country before reapplying now?
Yes, it can certainly help to have a travel history. For IRCC to consider it, this needs to be to countries requiring visas such as the US, UK, Europe, etc.